Design & Release Engineer - Axle Hardware
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)
Contract (1 month 30 days)
Published 3 days ago
change management
mechanical engineering
GD&T
CAD Design
cost reduction
production support
The design and release engineer (DRE) is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, serial life maintenance e.g. field issue resolution, warranty reduction etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and release responsible for key components for structures, seals and fastener components Lead the change-management process for their respective components.
Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process
Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.
Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components
Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems
Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components
Travel to suppliers for process and quality reviews 5% of time
Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.
Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.
Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met
Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables.
Manage Tier I suppliers and hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables.
Present action plans with status/risks to get and keep programs on track.
Follow, track and root cause build issues found during pre-production builds, prior to launch of the program and warranty analysis of all the components after the launch.
Clearly communicate component status and issues in MS-Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
Review CAD and 2D drawings for components including GD&T
Coordinate change management
Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP’s)
Coordinate and guide virtual analysis team on requirements and assessments
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field
Knowledge of axle systems or components
Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs
Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis
Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams
Other
Skills:
MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Working experience in Axle systems or components
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.42/hour - $35.03/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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