NVHI Design Release Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an NVH Component Design & Release Engineer to design, release, and verify NVH acoustic components across vehicle programs. This role spans from initial design through vehicle launch, supporting development and validation of NVH parts such as seals, silencers, and interior/exterior treatments.

The successful candidate will lead DFMEA/DVP&R updates, coordinate test activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, ensuring performance

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of automotive experience in interior/exterior design and component releasing.
• Experience releasing NVH acoustic treatments, hard trim, or plastic components.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, and mold flow virtual validation tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and release NVH components, including acoustic treatments, seals, silencers, and barrier materials.
• Ensure NVH component systems meet overall vehicle acoustic and performance objectives.
• Serve as the regional single point of contact for NVH component validation.
• Plan and coordinate test activities, including laboratory scheduling, test buck ordering, and vehicle logistics.
• Investigate and resolve test issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams during launch and production phases.
• Support the development of technical specifications and testing standards, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Lead updates to DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Validation Plan and Report).
• Troubleshoot validation failures and define corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Execute component validation testing and support vehicle launch activities.
• Benchmark competitive NVH components by vehicle platform and functional application.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Mold flow

FEA

Job description

The NVH Component Design & Release Engineer is responsible for packaging, releasing, and verifying the performance of NVH acoustic components across vehicle programs. This includes stuffers, fender seals, hood silencers, body plugs, interior and exterior tunnels, dash inner/outer panels, and other NVH-related interior and exterior treatments. The position supports component development and validation from initial design through vehicle launch and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release NVH components, including acoustic treatments, seals, silencers, and barrier materials.
• Ensure NVH component systems meet overall vehicle acoustic and performance objectives.
• Serve as the regional single point of contact for NVH component validation.
• Plan and coordinate test activities, including laboratory scheduling, test buck ordering, and vehicle logistics.
• Investigate and resolve test issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams during launch and production phases.
• Support the development of technical specifications and testing standards, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Lead updates to DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Validation Plan and Report).
• Troubleshoot validation failures and define corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Execute component validation testing and support vehicle launch activities.
• Benchmark competitive NVH components by vehicle platform and functional application.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
• 1–5 years of automotive experience in interior/exterior design and component releasing.
• Experience releasing NVH acoustic treatments, hard trim, or plastic components.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, and mold flow virtual validation tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software (e.g., Siemens NX and Teamcenter).
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Shainin Red X / Green Belt certification.

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.