Lead Instrument Panel Design & Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, a leading engineering partner, is seeking an Interior Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Instrument Panel for customer production vehicles. You will own design, development and release of IP systems, ensuring integration with HVAC, electronics, airbags and other subsystems while meeting quality, cost, and scheduling targets.

You will lead supplier design reviews, develop DFMEAs and DVP&Rs, manage CAD data in NX/Teamcenter, support validation and plant builds, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Automotive Engineering (ABET‑accredited).
• 3–5 years of engineering experience with instrument panel design, structure, or integration.
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMVSS regulations, and airbag packaging requirements.
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks and PLM (Teamcenter).
• Experience leading suppliers and managing cross‑functional deliverables.
• Strong analytical, communication, and issue‑resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier design reviews to ensure instrument panel systems meet customer specifications, performance, and safety targets.
• Develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, boundary diagrams, and interface matrices focused on IP structural integrity, fit & finish, and thermal/ergonomic requirements.
• Support integration of HVAC ducts, airbags, wiring harnesses, and infotainment components within IP.
• Manage CAD model and drawing integrity in NX and Teamcenter.
• Support physical validation, crash and safety testing, and plant builds; resolve issues through structured problem‑solving.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ergonomic, and safety standards.
• Track program deliverables and communicate progress to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Apply best practices and lessons learned from previous IP developments to improve quality and manufacturability.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Issue resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

GD&T

FMVSS

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA, a leading engineering partner, is seeking an Interior Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Instrument Panel for customer production vehicles. You will own design, development and release of IP systems, ensuring integration with HVAC, electronics, airbags and other subsystems while meeting quality, cost, and scheduling targets.

You will lead supplier design reviews, develop DFMEAs and DVP&Rs, manage CAD data in NX/Teamcenter, support validation and plant builds, and ensure