DRE Base Engine (Mid Level)

Segula Technologies; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA in Auburn, Alabama, seeks a Base Engine Design Release Engineer to own component and system-level design, release, and validation of base engine hardware across propulsion platforms.

You will lead CAD evaluation (NX/CATIA), GD&T, and BOM updates, coordinate DFMEA/PFMEA with suppliers, and support prototype builds and plant launches on-site.

Join our team to drive design verification, supplier collaboration, and technical service updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design of engine components and systems.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA coordination with suppliers.
• Ability to lead design verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and CAD evaluation (NX/CATIA) for base engine components and brackets.
• Manage CNs, BOM updates, part numbers, and Teamcenter workflows.
• Author and submit Source Packages to support purchasing and supplier sourcing.
• Lead DFMEA and coordinate PFMEA with suppliers.
• Execute DVP&R and analyze validation data to verify design requirements.
• Perform root-cause analysis on prototype build issues, plant assembly issues, and field warranty returns.
• Direct Tier 1/2 suppliers on hardware design, TKO, and PPAP milestones.
• Support prototype builds, engine plant pilot/pre-series events, and vehicle assembly launch gates on-site.
• Provide updates for Technical Service Bulletins and service procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMEA

DVP&R

Root cause analysis

Supplier management

GD&T

CAD evaluation

BOM updates

PPAP

TSB updates

Tools

NX

CATIA

Teamcenter

GIMS

C1000

Job description

Position Summary

The Base Engine Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the component- and system-level design, release, development, and validation of long-block and short-block base engine hardware (e.g., block, head, crank, bearings, pistons, valvetrain, and structural covers) across internal combustion and hybrid propulsion platforms. This role spans the complete product lifecycle—from early concept development through prototype builds, supplier management, assembly plant launch, and post-launch warranty continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Product Release

• Lead the mechanical design, CAD evaluation (NX/CATIA), 2D drawing creation, and GD&T definition for base engine components and surrounding interface brackets.

• Manage engineering change management processes, including Change Notices (CN), Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, part number generation, and Teamcenter lifecycle workflows.

• Author and submit Source Packages on time to support purchasing and supplier sourcing plans.

Quality & Risk Management

• Lead and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and coordinate with suppliers on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

• Execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R), authoring test requests and analyzing component and engine-level validation data to verify design requirements.

• Conduct root cause analysis on prototype build issues, plant assembly issues, and field warranty returns (using GIMS/C1000 metrics).

Supplier & Assembly Integration

• Direct Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers on hardware design, Tool Kick-Off (TKO), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) milestones.

• Support prototype builds, engine plant pilot/pre-series events, and vehicle assembly launch gates on-site.

• Provide technical service support by authoring updates for Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) and service procedures.