Pre-Program Design Release Engineer – Interior Trims

Hinduja Tech Limited; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Pre-Program Design Release Engineer for Interior Trims in Auburn Hills, MI. This role involves synthesizing program requirements, overseeing the development of CAD models, and ensuring compliance with NVH targets during early program phases. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in automotive product development, proficiency in CAD tools, and proven collaboration skills. Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive product development, preferably in interior trim systems.
• Working knowledge of NVH principles related to interior trim components.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience managing PBOM / eBOM structures.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proven problem‑solving and issue‑resolution capabilities.
• Solid project planning and execution skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize program requirements with interior theme styling.
• Lead development of initial 3D CAD models and CAD0 releases.
• Drive logbook issue resolution and track open items.
• Support NVH activities for interior trim systems.

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

Pre-Program Design Release Engineer – Interior Trims

The Pre-Program Design Release Engineer – Interior Trims is responsible for supporting early-phase interior trim development by aligning program requirements with styling themes, ensuring feasibility, manufacturability, and readiness for program execution prior to design freeze.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize program requirements (cost, weight, complexity, CNZ, timing) with interior theme styling.
• Evaluate advanced interior themes against program assumptions and escalat[e] any incompatibilities.
• Support In / Out / Exploration decision-making through concept design and development using standard decision matrices focused on quality, cost, timing, and performance.
• Define Part of Record (POR) part break-up and assembly sequence for interior trim components.
• Develop and manage source packages, including PBOM, eBOM, source packages, and technical sheets.
• Establish and provide feasibility criteria to the Product Design Office to ensure a robust Style Freeze Release.
• Oversee development of master sections for interior trims.
• Lead development of initial 3D CAD models and CAD0 releases.
• Oversee design practice analyses and resolution of red items.
• Support technical reviews and participate in supplier rating and selection.
• Drive logbook issue resolution and track open items.
• Present top program and technical issues weekly to management.
• Manage and evaluate co-located suppliers, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Support NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) activities for interior trim systems during early program phases, including identification of squeak & rattle risks, definition of NVH countermeasures, and coordination with NVH, CAE, materials, and supplier teams to ensure compliance with program NVH targets prior to design freeze.

Requirements

• Strong experience in automotive product development, preferably in interior trim systems.
• Working knowledge of NVH principles related to interior trim components.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA and/or NX.
• Experience managing PBOM / eBOM structures.
• Ability to create and review technical documentation and specifications.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in supplier management and technical evaluation.
• Proven problem‑solving and issue‑resolution capabilities.
• Experience performing feasibility analyses during early program phases.
• Solid project planning and execution skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Engineering Services and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)

Location

Auburn Hills, MI