Interior Alerts Design and Release Engineer (DRE)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company delivering advanced vehicle solutions, seeks an Interior Alerts Design and Release Engineer (DRE). You will lead design, development, and engineering release of QVPM, horns, and external speakers for production vehicles, spanning concept to production with lifecycle ownership.

You will collaborate with EE systems, manage DFMEA and DVP&R documentation, and drive supplier design efforts while coordinating on-site regional support for interior alerting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in mechatronic component design, release processes, and vehicle integration.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, TeamCenter Vis, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with engineering project management on global platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee component/system design from concept through launch, including FMEA, CAE analysis, packaging, model/drawing integrity, validation, BOM management, and change management.
• Direct supplier design efforts and participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ensure all systems meet quality, performance, cost, and timing objectives.
• Partner with the advanced engineering team to develop, define, and package designs prior to sourcing.
• Act as the regional on-site support for interior alerting components.
• Develop and maintain boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, DFMEA, and DVP&R documentation.
• Support system integration with surrounding components, ECUs, and vehicle network communications.
• Conduct benchmarking, competitive analysis, and research on emerging technologies.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction.
• Review and approve software and hardware releases, including validation reports (CVVRs, DVP&Rs).
• Report development status regularly through presentations, issue tracking, and project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter Vis

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Position Description

The Interior Alerts Design and Release Engineer (DRE) will lead the design, development, and engineering release of QVPM, horns, and external speakers for production vehicles. This role covers the full product lifecycle—from initial concept, packaging, and software/hardware integration to analysis, validation, launch, and production support. The DRE will ensure that all system and component-level functional objectives are defined, achieved, and aligned with vehicle-level requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee component/system design from concept through launch, including FMEA, CAE analysis, packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), validation (DVP&R), BOM management, and change management.
• Direct supplier design efforts and participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and expectations.
• Ensure all systems meet quality, performance, cost, and timing objectives.
• Partner with the advanced engineering team to develop, define, and package designs prior to sourcing.
• Act as the regional on-site support for interior alerting components.
• Develop and maintain boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, DFMEA, and DVP&R documentation.
• Support system integration with surrounding components, ECUs, and vehicle network communications.
• Conduct benchmarking, competitive analysis, and research on emerging technologies.
• Contribute to quality and warranty initiatives through technical evaluations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for design and process-related issues to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support RFQ processes by performing technical evaluations and providing recommendations.
• Lead suppliers in the development, testing, and release of hardware/software aligned with vehicle-level objectives.
• Review and approve software and hardware releases, including validation reports (CVVRs, DVP&Rs).
• Report development status regularly through presentations, issue tracking, and project timelines.
• Apply design best practices and lessons learned from past projects.
• Collaborate with EE systems engineering to define vehicle functional specifications and perform requirements analysis (RAR).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in mechatronic component design, release processes, and physical vehicle integration.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, TeamCenter Vis, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with engineering project management on global platforms.
• Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration.

Preferred

• Background in alerting system design/release.
• Familiarity with LIN and CAN network communications.
• Hands‑on experience with calibration and diagnostic tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, INCA, Witech, CDA).
• Experience applying reactive problem‑solving tools.
• Exposure to Lean/continuous improvement methods.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.