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Akkodis is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) for our seat complete group in Auburn Hills, MI. This contract role focuses on the design, development, and release of seating systems and components, ensuring performance, cost, and timing objectives.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, 2+ years in automotive seating design, and hands-on experience with Teamcenter/NX or PLM/CATIA V5, plus strong communication skills.
Akkodis is seeking a Seat JIT DRE for a Contract 12+ Months job with a client in Auburn Hills, MI.
Rate Range: $30/hour to $32/hour; on W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors
Seat JIT DRE
We are looking for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) for our seat complete group. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and release of seating systems and components. Additionally, the DRE ensures compliance with performance, cost, and timing objectives. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of seat components and processes and will interface with other commodities such as cockpit, trim, restraints, body, electrical, and manufacturing.
Desired Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited university
Experience:
2+ years in automotive seating systems design, development & launch
Knowledge of injection molding, tooling, and material properties
Familiarity with automotive standards and validation processes
Skills:
Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX and/or PLM/CATIA V5 are a plus
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
MUST HAVE excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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