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# Design & Release Engineer - Axle Hardware

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $46,634.0 - $72,862.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Outlook, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d4c1d3d2eb32751

## About the Role

* A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.

 * A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field

 * Knowledge of axle systems or components

 * Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs

 * Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis
 * Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams

Other Skills:

 * MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar

 * Working experience in Axle systems or components

 * Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification

## Description

change management
cost optimization
mechanical engineering
GD&T
CAD Design
cost reduction
supplier management
production support

The design and release engineer (DRE) is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, serial life maintenance e.g. field issue resolution, warranty reduction etc., * Design and release responsible for key components for structures, seals and fastener components Lead the change-management process for their respective components.

 * Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process

 * Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.

 * Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components

 * Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems

 * Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components

 * Travel to suppliers for process and quality reviews 5% of time

 * Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.

 * Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.

 * Integrating system components

 * Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met

 * Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables.

 * Manage Tier I suppliers and hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables.

 * Present action plans with status/risks to get and keep programs on track.

 * Follow, track and root cause build issues found during pre-production builds, prior to launch of the program and warranty analysis of all the components after the launch.

 * Clearly communicate component status and issues in MS-Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

 * Review CAD and 2D drawings for components including GD&T

 * Coordinate change management

 * Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP's)

 * Coordinate and guide virtual analysis team on requirements and assessments