Design Release Engineer (DRE)- Consoles & Door Systems

This position requires eligibility for a TN visa (i.e., Canadian citizenship) because it is located in Auburn Hills, MI.

SEGULA Technologies is looking for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Engineering – Consoles & Door Systems to support the engineering, design, development, validation, timing, and production release of interior vehicle components.

The Design Release Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of assigned components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, and timing objectives. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, packaging, validation, and release of Console and Door System components.
• Manage component engineering activities from concept through production release.
• Create and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and support component validation testing.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, CAD models, and engineering documentation in Teamcenter.
• Support prototype and production builds, including issue identification and resolution.
• Manage engineering changes and coordinate design updates with suppliers and internal teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of product, assembly, quality, and durability issues.
• Support vehicle assembly plants with technical issues and provide engineering support to service teams for field/warranty concerns.
• Identify opportunities for weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and design optimization.
• Communicate technical status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and Program Management.

Basic Qualifications

• This position is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, and requires eligibility for a TN visa. Candidates must be Canadian citizens eligible to obtain TN status to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience, preferably within the automotive OEM or supplier industry.
• Experience designing and developing automotive interior components, preferably including Door Systems, Door Trim, Center Consoles, Console Assemblies, or related interior components.
• Experience with injection-molded plastic components and interior trim.
• Knowledge of injection molding, painting, and decorating processes for plastic components.
• Experience with OEM or supplier design and release processes.
• Proficiency with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter.
• Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R creation/execution.
• Experience supporting component builds, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and presenting technical issues/recommendations to management.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Experience with Reactive Shainin Problem Solving or similar structured problem-solving methodologies.

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.