Vehicle Access Systems Design Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support development, validation, and integration of vehicle access systems across current and future programs. You’ll work on mechanical and electronic access components, including latches, locks, PEPS interfaces, key fobs, and wireless security, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4–6 years in automotive design, with hands-on experience in vehicle access or body

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• 4–6 years in automotive engineering or vehicle systems.
• Experience with vehicle access parts (doors, locks, latches, actuators, sensors, keyfobs).
• Familiarity with APQP, DV/PV, and gateways.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of vehicle access systems.
• Define technical requirements and interface specs with internal and suppliers.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA and design reviews.
• Coordinate vehicle builds and testing at plant during prototype and production.
• Analyze field data and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and OEM standards.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

CAN/LIN

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support development, validation, and integration of vehicle access systems across current and future programs. You’ll work on mechanical and electronic access components, including latches, locks, PEPS interfaces, key fobs, and wireless security, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4–6 years in automotive design, with hands-on experience in vehicle access or body