Design Release Engineer

Job duties: Develop and release automotive body/exterior components for ICE and EV programs from concept through production. Create and evaluate design concepts considering functional requirements, vehicle packaging, and manufacturability. Design and model sheet metal, plastic, and structural parts using CAD to meet performance, durability, weight, cost, and regulatory targets. Perform feasibility studies, engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, and material/cost analyses to optimize integration. Coordinate CAE validation, DFMEA/DVP&R, and testing to meet OEM/FMVSS and quality standards. Support prototyping, tooling, suppliers, PPAP, and launch readiness. Resolve design/assembly issues via root-cause analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally. May work at other locations as required.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, and 1 year of experience, Automotive Engineering, Body Shop, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Design Evaluation, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Feasibility Analysis, Machine Tool, Materials Cost Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sheet Metal Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing