Design Release Engineer

Job Description:

• The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and validation of brake tubes, brake hoses, and wheel speed sensors.
• The position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met.
• Managing the release of the components, bill of material, CAD drawings, design verification plan, physical testing, management of suppliers, issuing change notices, vehicle build support, issue resolution, and PPAP.

• Interface with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality and Assembly Plants.
• Manage product performance to meet functional, cost and weight targets.
• Perform product release and change management processes.
• Direct packaging in vehicle environment.
• Manage supplier and internal DVPR's and DFMEA's.
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
• Be responsible for design and release of designated components.
• Develop and refine routings for brake tubes, brake hoses, and wheel speed sensors, considering functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience.
• Aptitude for mechanical engineering demonstrated by work experience or academic projects.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.

• Strong GD&T skill set.
• Strong project management skills/experience.
• Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
• Formal training/experience in problem solving, quality and reliability.
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green belt / Black Belt certification.
• Action oriented and customer focused.
• Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly.

• Onsite 3-5 days per week.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk.