DRE - Brakes and Pedals (Junior Level)

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies seeks a Junior Product Engineer / Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive brake system components. You will work with cross-functional teams and Tier-1 suppliers to meet performance, quality, safety, cost, and timing targets.

You will assist in reviewing drawings, test reports, and fixtures, participate in prototype builds, and help drive plant launches while ensuring FMVSS compliance and regional homologation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of automotive product engineering, design, validation, or manufacturing experience.
• Fundamental brake mechanics, hydraulic systems, and mechanical design principles.
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP concepts.
• Experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter PLM.

Responsibilities

• Release design, sizing, validation, and engineering release of brake components.
• Draft technical requirements, specifications, RFQs, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and control plans.
• Coordinate with Tier-1 suppliers on design status, tooling, testing, and delivery.
• Review supplier drawings, test reports, tooling designs, and fixtures with guidance.
• Support prototype builds, lab testing, and plant launch activities.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for development and warranty issues.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS and regional homologation requirements.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Program Management teams.

Skills

Brake mechanics basics

Hydraulic systems understanding

Mechanical design principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Product Engineer / Design Release Engineer (DRE) to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive brake system components. The engineer will work with cross-functional internal teams and Tier-1 suppliers to ensure components meet rigorous performance, quality, safety, cost, and timing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Component Release: Support the design, sizing, validation, and engineering release of brake boosters, calipers, discs, drums, lines/hoses, parking brakes, and pedal assemblies.
• Technical Documentation: Assist in drafting technical requirements, engineering specifications, RFQs, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and control plans.
• Supplier Coordination: Partner with Tier-1 suppliers to monitor component design status, tooling, testing, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Review & Verification: Review supplier drawings, test reports, tooling designs, and manufacturing fixtures under senior engineer guidance.
• Prototype & Launch: Support prototype vehicle builds, pilot builds, lab testing, and assembly plant launch activities.
• Issue Resolution: Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for development, plant assembly, and warranty concerns.
• Compliance & Homologation: Ensure components comply with safety regulations, FMVSS, and regional homologation requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Program Management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 0-3 years of automotive product engineering, design, validation, or manufacturing experience.
• Technical Basics: Basic understanding of brake mechanics, hydraulic systems, and mechanical design principles.
• Design & Quality Tools: Exposure to engineering drawings, specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP concepts.
• CAD/PLM Software: Academic, internship, or professional experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter PLM.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work onsite and travel occasionally to supplier facilities or assembly plants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience within the automotive industry.
• Hands-on exposure to brake components, vehicle dynamics, or chassis engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, engineering calculations, or physical component testing.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing, stamping, casting, and assembly 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.