Senior Base Engine DRE: Design, Release & Validation

Segula Technologies; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA invites an experienced Base Engine Design Release Engineer to drive the mechanical design, release, and validation of long- and short-block base engine hardware across internal combustion and hybrid platforms. You will oversee prototype builds, supplier interfaces, and plant launch activities from concept through post-launch improvement.

The role requires strong CAD skills (NX/CATIA), GD&T discipline, and the ability to manage changes, PPAPs, and verification plans

Qualifications

• Mechanical design and GD&T for base engine components.
• Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA processes.
• Knowledge of change management and BOM updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design, CAD evaluation, 2D drawings, and GD&T for base engine components.
• Manage engineering change processes, CNs, BOM updates, part numbers, and Teamcenter workflows.
• Author and submit Source Packages to support purchasing and supplier sourcing.
• Coordinate DFMEA and PFMEA with suppliers and conduct DVP&R.
• Perform root cause analysis on prototype, assembly, and warranty issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

DFMEA/PFMEA

Team collaboration

Change management

Tools

NX/CATIA

Job description

Position Summary

The Base Engine Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the component- and system-level design, release, development, and validation of long-block and short-block base engine hardware (e.g., block, head, crank, bearings, pistons, valvetrain, and structural covers) across internal combustion and hybrid propulsion platforms. This role spans the complete product lifecycle—from early concept development through prototype builds, supplier management, assembly plant launch, and post-launch warranty continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Product Release

• Lead the mechanical design, CAD evaluation (NX/CATIA), 2D drawing creation, and GD&T definition for base engine components and surrounding interface brackets.

• Manage engineering change management processes, including Change Notices (CN), Bill of Materials (BOM) updates, part number generation, and Teamcenter lifecycle workflows.

• Author and submit Source Packages on time to support purchasing and supplier sourcing plans.

Quality & Risk Management

• Lead and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and coordinate with suppliers on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

• Execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R), authoring test requests and analyzing component and engine-level validation data to verify design requirements.

• Conduct root cause analysis on prototype build issues, plant assembly issues, and field warranty returns (using GIMS/C1000 metrics).

Supplier & Assembly Integration

• Direct Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers on hardware design, Tool Kick-Off (TKO), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) milestones.

• Support prototype builds, engine plant pilot/pre-series events, and vehicle assembly launch gates on-site.

• Provide technical service support by authoring updates for Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) and service procedures.