Design Release Engineer; DRE – Interior Alerts

Overview

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. Our team supports clients across aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US engage with clients in different ways, ranging from on-site work to product development at delivery centers.

ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries and employs more than 36,000 people. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a range of service levels from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing. We are a company focused on collaboration, mentorship, and career growth for our employees.

We are seeking a motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Alerts to support the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle interior alert systems. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alert components and systems meet customer requirements, quality standards, and program timing objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive product development and an interest in vehicle electronics, human-machine interfaces (HMI), interior systems, and customer-facing vehicle features.

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• Support the design, development, and release of interior alert system components and features throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, quality, and vehicle integration teams to support program deliverables.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and release records within company systems.
• Assist in developing and tracking validation plans to ensure product performance and reliability requirements are met.
• Support testing activities, issue investigation, and root cause analysis for component and system concerns.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to support product development milestones.
• Track engineering changes and support implementation of design updates.
• Assist with prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, and launch support as needed.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience supporting product development, design release, validation, or systems engineering activities.
• Basic understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

• Experience with vehicle interior systems, HMI, warning indicators, audible alerts, displays, switches, controls, or related vehicle features.
• Familiarity with automotive development processes such as APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
• Exposure to validation and vehicle integration activities.

• Product Development & Design Release
• BOM Management
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• DVP&R Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Teamcenter or Similar PLM Systems (Preferred)
• CAD Tools (CATIA, NX, Creo, or Equivalent)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced automotive environment

• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier
• Vehicle Integration
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Electrical & Electronic Systems
• Product Development and Validation

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of customer-facing vehicle features while building expertise in automotive systems engineering and product development.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.