Interior Devices and Sensors Design and Release Engineer

Job Description

• The BCI Mechatronics Design and Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the integrated Center Stack (ICS) Switchbank design, development, packaging, testing and releasing.
• The DRE will interface with various stakeholders to define the component level & vehicle level functional specifications.

• Develop & ensure that the Center Stack (ICS) is compliant with all component level specifications.
• Participate in Product Assurance Planning (Program Management).
• Manage the supplier of the component; and component DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis); DVRR (Design Validation and Reliability Report); and Timing Proactive Quality Plan.
• Participate in Reactive Quality Problem Solving and support Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off (PS) and PFMEA reviews (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
• Responsible for releasing components via Change Management System (CN's) and interface with EMEA, APAC and LATAM counterparts on global commonality.
• Responsible for root causing & resolving launch, serial life and quality issues related to the CSC using the Global Issues Management System (GIMS).

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university.
• 3+ years of switch and/or electronic ECU development and releasing experience.
• Full understanding of automotive electronic ECU development process.
• Experience managing or developing embedded software.
• Strong leadership skills (prepared to lead a supplier team).
• Due to in office work requirements, the candidate must be onsite in Auburn Hills, Michigan or at a local suppliers facility a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Must be willing to travel to Mexico (supplier plant), and any client assembly plants in Canada or Mexico.
• Experience with switches.

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience managing suppliers and/or engineers.
• Familiar with Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD and/or LIN bus communication protocols.
• Outstanding communication and organization skills.

• Will be required to drive a company car and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

• Working knowledge of Design & Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), Teamcenter CAE, GD&T & working knowledge of injection mold tooling.
• Knowledge & experience in Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Proactive quality tools and Shainin Red X reactive quality tools.
• Strong organizational, program management, leadership and communication skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.