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# Design Release Engineer - Exterior

- **Company:** Goken, Mark
- **Location:** Newark, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,040.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Analysis, CATIA V5
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3371907279&tx=KK8383FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 8 years relevant experience
 * Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing
 * 6 years' experience designing and releasing parts such as Fascia, Grille, Exterior Trims, Wheelhouse Liners, Rocker Panels Spoilers, Appliques etc.
 * 5+ years' of experience with hands-on design in CATIA V5/V6
 * Knowledge and working experience with of experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
 * Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling

## Description

The DRE will be responsible for design from concept to production, release, and launch of Exterior components, systems, and sub-systems for vehicle programs. This individual will be depended on to build strong partnerships with internal team members responsible for design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing of the vehicle., * Design and release Exterior vehicle system components and assemblies (Fascia, Grille, Exterior Trims, Wheelhouse Liners, Rocker Panels Spoilers, Appliques etc.) from concept to production.

 * Develop and mature components from concept through production.
 * Research, establish, and achieve targets for cost, investment, weight, performance, and quality.
 * Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions.
 * Responsible for quality of components and/or subsystem 3D CAD and technical drawings
 * Work with suppliers to create specifications and requirements of the components.
 * Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues.
 * Provide technical leadership for sophisticated component or technology development.
 * Provide professional reports and documentation for the system with information provided by design responsible engineers.
 * Coordinate, lead, and participate in design reviews.
 * Work multi-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
 * Remain up to date in relevant new technology and products.
 * Travel as required.
 * Perform other duties as needed.


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