Design Release Engineer

Plymouth, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

A Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for leading the design release and ongoing engineering management of assigned componentsparticularly vehicle seating systemsfor OEM programs. The role requires close coordination with OEM platform teams suppliers internal engineering groups and manufacturing plants.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead engineering release activities for assigned parts (seats trim foam etc. depending on program needs).

Serve as the key engineering interface to OEM platform teams supporting program timing technical reviews and issue resolution.

Create update and release engineering documentation including:

Drawings

Specifications

Change Requests (CRs)

Change Orders (COs)

Temporary Work Orders (TWOs)

Support OEM release processes

Participate in GM/Adient engineering change processes (ECR creation validation plans VCD attachments DRBFM submissions).

Manage timing cost impacts and coordination with Design System Engineers Validation Engineers and Program Engineering Managers.

Travel to customer and supplier manufacturing sites for design reviews issue resolution and launch support.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for interfacing with OEM engineering and crossfunctional internal teams.

Experience using release systems is a must; Highly preferred experience working in ECM / Edge

Solid technical foundation in mechanical design product development problem solving and requirements balancing.

Knowledge of CAD systems such as Unigraphics/NX

Strong analytical ability especially in assessing risks design constraints manufacturability and cost impacts.

Ability to support fastpaced program environments with handson engineering ownership.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Industrial Engineering preferred.

Associate degree acceptable with sufficient relevant experience.

Minimum 2 years experience in automotive seating interiors or product development.

Direct OEM experience (particularly General Motors) is highly beneficial.

Familiarity with GM tooling eSOR requirements CCC components and seating program workflows is advantageous.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI

Required Experience:

JOB DESCRIPTIONOverviewA Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for leading the design release and ongoing engineering management of assigned componentsparticularly vehicle seating systemsfor OEM programs. The role requires close coordination with OEM platform teams suppliers internal engineer...