DRE - Vehicle Exterior components; Fascias Grilles Cladding Trim​/appliques

Design And Release Engineer Fascia/Bumper/Grill

The Design and Release Engineer Fascia/Bumper/Grill will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office concepts, sketch, and clay models. Establish and manage development timeline for life of project. Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.

The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource. The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing. Manage internal documentation for release of systems. Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.

On site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant. Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance. Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents. This role is for a Design Release Engineer (DRE).

This is not a CAD designer role. The DRE will own the part/system and be accountable for cost, quality, and BOM, while working cross-functionally with Studio, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.