Design Release Engineer- Fuel Systems

The Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of fuel and urea tanks, as well as fuel and urea delivery modules. This role involves leading quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and efficiency initiatives while communicating technical product status to management and collaborating closely with cross-functional internal teams, testing labs, and external suppliers., * Lead the design, development, APQP, and production release of fuel/urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.

• Direct quality improvement, value optimization, weight reduction, and efficiency initiatives across assigned components and systems.
• Communicate technical product status and timing updates to management.
• Support product validation activities and DVP&R execution.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including vehicle program teams, testing & prototype labs, CAE engineers, supplier operations, manufacturing plants, and tier suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (2-3+ years preferred).
• Background as a Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, or Component Engineer (not primarily CAD/design-focused roles).
• Experience with fuel systems, preferably fuel tanks, fuel delivery modules (FDMs)/fuel pumps, or urea/DEF tank systems.
• Solid understanding of APQP processes.
• Experience supporting product validation activities (DVP&R exposure preferred).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, validation labs, program teams, and quality organizations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct fuel tank design/release experience.
• Fuel delivery module (FDM) experience.
• Injection molding and/or blow molding experience.
• DFMEA experience.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification or training.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar PLM/CAD systems.
• Virtual simulation experience.
• Fastener and torque application knowledge.
• OEM automotive fuel systems experience.