Design Release Engineer â Wheels, Wheel Trim, and Tires
Design Release Engineer â Wheels, Wheel Trim, and Tires
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Job Description
The Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Wheels Wheel Trim and Tires is responsible for leading the endtoend design and release of wheel and tire components from concept development through vehicle launch. This role requires close coordination with suppliers design studios and crossfunctional engineering teams to ensure components meet performance safety cost and timing requirements. The DRE also plays a key role in validation testing issue resolution and continuous improvement throughout the product development cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design development and release of wheels wheel trim and tire components.
Collaborate with styling/design studios and suppliers to meet both functional and aesthetic systemlevel requirements.
Ensure alignment with program schedules tracking deliverables using KPIs and Change/Work/Issue (C/W/I) metrics.
Interface with vehicle integration and packaging teams to ensure proper fit form and function.
Develop and issue source packages and coordinate closely with purchasing teams for sourcing activities.
Define coordinate and execute test plans at the component subsystem and vehicle levels to validate performance.
Support tire product development across assigned vehicle programs.
Manage tire functional performance targets and conduct benchmarking to assess competitiveness and identify improvements.
Present program status technical risks and action plans to crossfunctional teams and leadership.
Address quality manufacturing and servicerelated concerns during all phases of vehicle development.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum of 35 years of experience in automotive component design and release with a focus on wheels tires or chassis systems preferred.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of wheel and tire design materials and performance testing.
Proficient in CAD software (e.g. CATIA NX) for component design packaging and integration.
Experience with Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&R) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Familiarity with tire performance metrics test procedures and development methodologies.
Understanding of manufacturing processes tooling quality standards and cost optimization strategies.
Soft Skills:
Effective project management and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for crossfunctional collaboration.
Skilled in analytical problemsolving and technical decisionmaking.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment.
Other Requirements:
Willingness to travel to supplier sites test labs and manufacturing plants as needed.
Familiarity with OEM vehicle development processes is a plus.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
