Restraints Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Restraints Engineer to design, develop, validate, and release restraints system components such as seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, and adjusters. You will monitor interior interfaces and ensure compliance with design specifications across programs.

The role requires at least 3 years in restraints design/release, with familiarity of FMVSS/IIHS, and hands-on proficiency in simulation and testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as design and release engineer for restraints commodities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including FMVSS and IIHS.
• Proficiency in simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design parts to comply with corporate, regulatory, and local requirements for validation.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback in internal systems.
• Incorporate new designs and changes at assembly plants and lead supplier discussions.
• Support suppliers and assembly with production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support PPAP for mass production.
• Manage project timing, release drawings, and engineering specs.
• Create FMA documents, DVPR, and related quality documents.
• Ensure on-time part delivery for each program milestone and track supplier deliverables.

Skills

Design & release engineering

Regulatory knowledge (FMVSS IIHS)

Simulation & testing methodologies

Program management

Tools

Catia

Job description

Job Title: Restraints Engineer

Job Description

As a Restraints Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and releasing Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs. The commodities include seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, and adjusters. You will monitor the development of interior trim and other interfacing components according to company-specific benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design parts to comply with corporate, regulatory, and local requirements for parts validation, considering Worldwide Customers Requirements (WCR), Engineering Specifications (ES), and Systems Design Specifications (SDS) as well as manufacturing and assembly requirements.
• Translate customer regulatory and product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through internal systems.
• Incorporate new designs and engineering changes at assembly plants and lead discussions with involved parties, including suppliers.
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production.
• Manage project timing, release drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Create specific Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) Documents, Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR), and quality documents.
• Ensure part delivery on time for each program milestone and track supplier deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a design and release engineer for restraints commodities.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and public domain requirements, including FMVSS and IIHS.
• Proficiency in simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of internal processes and systems.
• Experience in other interfacing interior commodities such as cockpit trim.
• Proficiency in Catia software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.