Design Release Engineer - Upperbody

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead the design, development and production release of BIW upperbody components.

You will coordinate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity, crash performance and proper clearance, while maintaining SOPs and DFMEAs to drive cost, weight and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• BIW upperbody design and development experience.
• Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain and Interior teams.
• Familiar with DFMEAs and SOPs for process-driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Feasibility: Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components.
• Program Milestones & Release: Manage upperbody components through CAD milestones and system requirement releases.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams for structural integrity and clearance.
• Quality & Performance: Maintain SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs; drive cost, weight, and quality improvements.

Skills

BIW design

CAD design

Cross-functional collaboration

DFMEA knowledge

Job description

The Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of Body-in-White (BIW) upperbody structural systems and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Feasibility: Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components (e.g., pillars, roof structures, body side inner/outer, rails). Support early feasibility development and template applications aligned with Product Design Office (PDO) themes.

• Program Milestones & Release: Manage upperbody components and assemblies through program CAD milestones and system requirement releases. Ensure designs align with manufacturing feasibility, assembly sequence, and body shop joining strategies (e.g., spot welding, MIG welding).

• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity, crash performance, and proper component clearance.

• Quality & Performance: Maintain engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs. Drive continuous efficiency through cost reduction, weight optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.