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# Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Soft Trim

- **Company:** ALTEN Technology USA
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, CAD Data Exchange, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Technical Data Management Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Enovia, Gsuite, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4a6bd7cb827c4d5

## About the Role

* 5 to 10 years of Product Design & development experience in automotive Soft Trim components (Carpets, Dash Insulator, Firewall Insulator); exposure to Hard Trim or Overhead Systems is a plus.
 * Working knowledge of NVH considerations in carpet and insulator design.
 * Exposure to injection molded and/or formed component design and development.
 * Basic working knowledge of Component & System level design and release processes.
 * Working knowledge of UG or CATIA modeling and surfacing; exposure to Ennovia/Teamcenter preferred.
 * Basic understanding of manufacturing & assembly feasibility considerations.
 * Exposure to working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEMs preferred.
 * Basic knowledge of the injection molding process.
 * Good presentation and communication skills, with willingness to learn and grow under senior engineer mentorship.

Desirable:

 * Familiarity with Motion Simulation tools.

Preferred Experience:

Essential:

 * 5 to 10 years of Product Design & development experience in automotive Soft Trim components (Carpets, Dash Insulator, Firewall Insulator); exposure to Hard Trim or Overhead Systems is a plus.
 * Working knowledge of NVH considerations in carpet and insulator design.
 * Exposure to injection molded and/or formed component design and development.
 * Basic working knowledge of Component & System level design and release processes.
 * Working knowledge of UG or CATIA modeling and surfacing;exposure to Ennovia/Teamcenter preferred.
 * Basic understanding of manufacturing & assembly feasibility considerations.
 * Exposure to working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEMs preferred.
 * Basic knowledge of the injection molding process.
 * Good presentation and communication skills, with willingness to learn and grow under senior engineer mentorship.

Desirable:

 * Familiarity with Motion Simulation tools.
 * Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes (Thermoforming, Molding, Compression Molding) and plastic materials.

Software Skill Requirement:

 * Working knowledge of NX& Teamcenter required.
 * Knowledge of MS Office or Google G-Suite.

Recommended Additional Skills:

 * Basic knowledge of CATIA and Enovia is an additional advantage

## Description

* Support the design and modeling of Soft Trim components - carpets, dash insulators, and firewall insulators.
 * Assist in design reviews with the Global Technical Centre team under guidance from senior engineers.
 * Support packaging, manufacturing, and assembly feasibility studies for soft trim components, particularly injection molded and formed parts.
 * Help create Technical Data Sheets and DVP&R documentation for new components.
 * Assist in preparing DVPR/DFMEA documentation for trim components in coordination with suppliers and the design team.
 * Support CAD data finalization ahead of Step releases; assist with TKO packaging and clearance studies to confirm components meet specification.
 * Coordinate with the NVH/CAE team to support component target validation and functional requirement checks, especially for carpet and insulator systems.
 * Participate in design release/TKO sign-off activities under senior engineer supervision, helping track project timelines.
 * Support benchmarking studies as required.
 * Assist with supplier interactions, PLM activities, and CFT coordination, including tracking checklist approvals in PLM at project milestones.
 * Provide design support to analysis teams (Impact, Durability, and NVH) to help meet regulatory and test requirements.
 * Develop working knowledge of soft trim systems (carpets, insulators) and injection molding / thermoforming processes.

Preferred Education:

 * B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering