Automotive Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer (NX, DFMEA, DVP&R) | Contract | Auburn Hills, MI

Our client, a global automotive manufacturing and engineering organization
, is seeking a Design Release Engineer to join their team. As a Design Release Engineer
, you will be part of the Fuel Systems Engineering Department supporting Product Development, Vehicle Programs, Manufacturing, Validation, and Supplier Engineering Teams
.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills
, excellent communication abilities
, and a proactive, self-driven mindset that will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Automotive Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Pay Range: $32.81/hour

• Lead the design, development, validation, and production release of fuel system components, including fuel lines, filler pipes, fuel caps, and capless fuel systems.
• Manage engineering changes and resolve design, durability, assembly, manufacturing, and quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct and support DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and technical design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and program milestones.
• Collaborate with suppliers, testing laboratories, manufacturing facilities, CAE teams, and vehicle program groups to deliver successful product launches.
• Support prototype builds, plant activities, launch readiness, and post-launch quality and warranty investigations.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in automotive product development, preferably involving fuel systems, fluid transfer systems, or related vehicle components.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering validation processes.
• Experience using NX, Teamcenter, BOM management systems, or other PLM tools.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Opportunity to work on advanced automotive fuel system technologies for major vehicle programs.
• Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle, from design through production launch.
• Hands-on collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and supplier teams.
• Valuable experience with industry-standard engineering tools, validation processes, and vehicle launch activities.
• Opportunity to expand technical expertise within a fast-paced automotive engineering environment.