Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - Jls242

• The Design and Release Engineer - will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production.
• The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models.
• Establish and manage development timeline for life of project.
• Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
• The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.
• The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools.
• Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing.
• Manage internal documentation for release of systems.
• Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.
• On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.
• Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance.
• Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.

Additional Information / Must Have's:

Required 4 days onsite in Auburn Hills minimum

Driving required

Travel up to 20% to locally in metro Detroit; may need to cross Canadian borderCustom Fields

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
• Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work to management and cross-functional teams.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with Class A injection molded parts
• Experience with Interior or Exterior plastic injections or exposed decorated steel components (i.e., truck bumpers)
• Previous experience in automotive product development at either a supplier or OEM in North America - not looking for a designer; this job does not entail doing CAD design work
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience leading teams & working on complex components/issue
• OEM or Tier 1 experience

• PentaSAP Cost Center (Or n/a if WBS): 12507050
• Driving Required: Yes
• Resource Type: Supplemental
• Client Card Needed:
• Travel Percentage: 0-20

• Hours Per Day:8.00
• Hours Per Week:40.00
• Start Time:
• End Time:

• Overtime Required:No

• Address:800 Chrysler Dr.
• City: Auburn Hills
• State: Michigan
• Country: United States
• Postal Code:48326