Wheel Systems Design Release Engineer Mid Level

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive wheel systems, including aluminum and steel wheels, fasteners, and wheel-trim components.

You will collaborate with Product Design Studio, manufacturing plants, and Tier-1 suppliers to meet styling, structural durability, quality, and program timing targets while ensuring compliance with internal criteria and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years automotive product engineering, design, validation, or manufacturing experience.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design, materials, manufacturing methods, and tolerancing.
• Proficiency in interpreting CAD models, drawings, specs and test reports.
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP or root-cause analysis processes.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or Teamcenter PLM.

Responsibilities

• Translate styling concepts into manufacturable wheel designs.
• Release wheels, fasteners, and wheel-trim components in PLM.
• Conduct packaging, vehicle integration, clearance checks, and fit-and-finish reviews.
• Track supplier milestones across design, tooling, testing, and cost.
• Support wheel testing for durability and environmental resistance.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches.
• Ensure designs meet internal criteria and safety standards.

Skills

CAD

Teamcenter PLM

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

DFMEA

DVP&R

APQP/PPAP

Root-cause analysis

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive wheel systems, including aluminum and steel wheels, fasteners, and wheel-trim components.

You will collaborate with Product Design Studio, manufacturing plants, and Tier-1 suppliers to meet styling, structural durability, quality, and program timing targets while ensuring compliance with internal criteria and safety standards.