Design Release Engineer - Upperbody

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in the United States seeks a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – BIW Upperbody Engineer to lead the design, development, timing, and production release of BIW upperbody components.

The role collaborates with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure crash performance, fitment, and manufacturability, while maintaining SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs. 5+ years BIW experience required; CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in BIW design, sheet metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM environments (Teamcenter, ENOVIA).

Responsibilities

• Design & Concept Feasibility: Lead CAD concepts and solutions for upperbody structural components (e.g., pillars, roof structures, body side inner/outer, rails).
• Program Milestones & Release: Manage upperbody components through program CAD milestones and system requirement releases; ensure manufacturing feasibility and joining strategies.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with CAE, Safety, NVH, Powertrain, and Interior teams to ensure structural integrity and crash performance.
• Quality & Performance: Maintain SOPs, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs; drive cost reduction, weight optimization, and quality improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

UG NX

PLM (Teamcenter, ENOVIA)

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.

Engineering Degree:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

Technical Experience:

5+ years experience in BIW design, sheet metal forming, stamping, and assembly processes.

CAD & Systems Expertise:

Proficiency in CATIA V5/UG NX and PLM environments (Teamcenter, ENOVIA). Knowledge of GD&T, DPA standards, and release processes.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.