Design Release Engineer - Interior Pre program

MissionPosition SummaryThe Senior Pre-Program Design Release Engineer synthesizes early program targets (cost, mass, complexity) with advanced interior theme styling. This role drives early-phase feasibility decision-making, oversees initial CAD practices, and manages technical sourcing documentation to enable a robust style freeze and execution handover.Key ResponsibilitiesTheme Feasibility: Synthesize program financial, mass, and complexity requirements with advanced interior design styling themes.Incompatibility Escalation: Evaluate advanced interior themes against baseline program assumptions and escalate technical or financial incompatibilities.Decision Frameworks: Drive In/Out/Explo decision-making matrices prioritizing quality, cost, timing, and functional performance.Architecture & BOM: Define part breakup, joint interfaces, and assembly sequences for the interior Program of Record (POR).Sourcing Documentation: Develop complete technical source packages including PBOM, eBOM, technical specification sheets, and preliminary DVP&Rs.CAD Guidance: Oversee master section development and initial 3D CAD releases while ensuring compliance with corporate design practices.Supplier Technical Reviews: Lead supplier technical reviews, rate assessments, and feasibility reviews prior to final sourcing.ProfileBasic QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.Experience: 8+ years of automotive product development or design release engineering experience.Systems Expertise: Advanced knowledge of PLM systems (Teamcenter) and CAD modeling software (CATIA V5 or Siemens NX).Manufacturing Depth: Strong understanding of DFM principles and interior processes (injection molding, plastic welding, foaming, vacuum forming, thermoforming).BOM Management: Direct experience managing Preliminary BOMs (PBOM), Engineering BOMs (eBOM), and technical requirements packages.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.Direct pre-program or advanced engineering experience within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier.In-plant experience, including tool tryouts, prototype assembly, and assembly plant launches.Deep familiarity with OEM style freeze milestones, theme evaluation, and surface criteria.LocationLocationAddressAuburn Hills, United StatesWould you like to calculate the access time? Click hereShare this adShare this ad on LinkedIn (new window)Share this ad on X (new window)Share this ad on Facebook (new window)Share this ad by email (new window)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of automotive product development or design release engineering experience.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced knowledge of PLM systems (Teamcenter) and CAD modeling software (CATIA V5 or Siemens NX).
• Manufacturing Depth: Strong understanding of DFM principles and interior processes (injection molding, plastic welding, foaming, vacuum forming, thermoforming).
• BOM Management: Direct experience managing Preliminary BOMs (PBOM), Engineering BOMs (eBOM), and technical requirements packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Direct pre-program or advanced engineering experience within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• In-plant experience, including tool tryouts, prototype assembly, and assembly plant launches.
• Deep familiarity with OEM style freeze milestones, theme evaluation, and surface criteria.