Engineer - Design Release Engineer - Intermediate

Responsibilities:

• The Design and Release Engineer, Fascia/Bumper/Grill 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.
• This role is for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) at Client.
• This is not a CAD designer role.
• The DRE will own the part/system and be accountable for cost, quality, and BOM, while working cross functionally with Studio, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
• Own assigned parts/systems from design through launch
• Own and manage BOM, cost, quality, and change management
• Work with Studio / Product Design Office to ensure designs are feasible for manufacturing
• Work with suppliers to understand feasibility constraints and ensure best practices are incorporated
• Complete change management documentation (internal Client systems)
• Follow parts to the assembly plant and resolve any build or launch issues
• Act as a lead engineer, bringing cross functional teams together to drive issues to resolution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Automotive industry experience (required)
• Minimum 1+ year of experience
• No maximum cap; open to more senior candidates if aligned on rate
• Design Release Engineer (DRE) experience
• Must be true release experience, not just design support
• Experience supporting product launches
• Plant or supplier launch exposure required
• Experience with exterior automotive components
• Strong focus on plastic components such as:
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working cross functionally across engineering teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (critical); Word also required
• Able to learn and navigate proprietary/internal systems (training provided)
• Fascias
• Grilles
• Cladding
• Trim / appliques
• Experience managing complex assemblies or multi-part systems
• Ability to clearly explain hands-on responsibilities and ownership of work
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred:

• 3 8+ years of relevant experience (preferred range)
• Experience at an OEM (strongly preferred) or relevant Tier 1 supplier
• Experience with Class A or painted exterior surfaces
• Some interior experience with complex components (secondary)
• Experience working cross-functionally with:
• Suppliers
• Manufacturing or plant teams
• Strong understanding of automotive release and development processes

Soft Skills & Behavioural Expectations:

• Takes initiative; does not wait for step by step direction
• Able to "lead from the seat and coordinate stakeholders
• Strong problem solving and follow through
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, complex engineering environment
• Strong ownership mindset - must be a self starter and "go getter
• Comfortable operating independently and seeking out answers/resources

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• If no bachelor's degree: Candidates must have - 5+ years of relevant experience

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.