Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Automotive Console Systems

Job summary

Responsible for the end-to-end engineering, design, and production release of automotive center console systems. This includes managing CAD models, executing validation plans, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost objectives are met.

Job details

This position requires eligibility for a TN visa (i.e., Canadian citizenship) because it is located in Auburn Hills, MI. The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Console Systems is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing, and production release of automotive center console systems and components. The Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of assigned console components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, package, validate, and release automotive center console components. Manage the engineering development of console components from concept through production. Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities and ensure validation requirements are met. Support console system component builds, prototype builds, and production builds. Manage engineering changes, including change requests, design revisions, and implementation timing. Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle. Manage CAD models, drawings, and engineering data in Teamcenter. Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues. Support vehicle assembly plants with technical resolution of console system issues during prototype and production builds. Support service teams with field warranty issues related to console components and participate in root cause analysis. Lead or support root cause investigations for console system failures and implement corrective actions. Identify and implement weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and other efficiency initiatives. Communicate technical product status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management. Ensure console components meet applicable functional, performance, manufacturing, quality, and durability requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program. 1–3 years of engineering experience. Experience designing and developing automotive center consoles or console-related components, such as: Center console assemblies Console upper/lower structures Console storage compartments Console bins Armrests Cup holders Console trim panels Console bezels Console covers and lids Console-mounted interior components Experience with injection molding, painting, and/or decorating of plastic components. Experience with OEM or supplier design and release. Experience with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter. Experience creating and executing DFMEA and DVP&R. Experience supporting component builds and execution. Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle assembly teams. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Engineering or Business. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical issues and recommendations to management. Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). Experience with Reactive Shainin Problem Solving or similar structured root cause/problem-solving methodologies. Experience with automotive vehicle development and production launch. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

What you’ll do

Responsible for the end-to-end engineering, design, and production release of automotive center console systems. This includes managing CAD models, executing validation plans, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and cost objectives are met.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 1-3 years of experience in automotive console design. Proficiency in NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter is essential, along with experience in injection molding and DFMEA.

Listed skills

• Validation · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automotive Design
• Design Release Engineering
• NX
• CATIA V5
• Teamcenter
• DFMEA
• DVP&R
• Injection Molding
• Bill of Materials
• Root Cause Analysis
• Plastic Component Design
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Validation
• Packaging

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation