Interior Design Release Engineer — IP/Console Systems Lead

Bartech Staffing; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to lead the development, integration, validation, and launch of instrument panel, floor console, or decorative trim systems with a strong focus on safety and quality.

You will own end-to-end design through production, drive DFMEA/DFSS and PFMEA processes with CAE partners, manage CAD development with suppliers, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet cost, mass, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related field).
• 8–10 years in instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim development with end-to-end exposure from early product definition through launch.
• Subsystem expertise in injection molding, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and wrapping; IP/Footprint knowledge.
• Proven design and integration with manufacturability/automation.
• Mastery of DFMEA/DRBFM, validation plans, ICDs, PFMEA with Manufacturing.
• Strong CAE partnership to validate robustness and guide iterations with data.
• DFSS Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of instrument panel and console subsystems.
• Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs.
• Utilize DFMEA, PFMEA, ICDs and collaborate with CAE to develop best system solution.
• Assess design to manufacturing processes and support packaging components.
• Package components and manage CAD development through suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Lead launch activities with quality and on-time execution.
• Travel as needed during development, integration, and launch phases.

Skills

Ownership & urgency

PMI/PMP

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Influence without authority

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related field)

DFSS Green Belt

Black Belt preferred

Tools

CAD tools

VisMockup/NX/UniGraphics

MS Office

Job description

Impellam Group is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to lead the development, integration, validation, and launch of instrument panel, floor console, or decorative trim systems with a strong focus on safety and quality.

You will own end-to-end design through production, drive DFMEA/DFSS and PFMEA processes with CAE partners, manage CAD development with suppliers, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet cost, mass, and performance targets.