Design Release Engineer

Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidates should have a background in design engineering, ideally in seating, specifically complete seat design.

• BSME or similar degree
• 8+ years of vehicle design in Seating design
• Knowledge of NHSTA / FMVSS requirements
• Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA, etc.
• Understanding of product and vehicle development cycles and processes

• Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Seat Complete systems including integration of JIT components, Foam, Trim, Structures, Heat and Vent.
• Directly impact occupant comfort being responsible for the design and release of the Seat complete, including supporting hardware and software.
• Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation, including DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in the sourcing of new Seating components / systems, whether for material cost reductions or new platforms, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective.
• Create, specify, and release Seating components, working directly with our Vehicle Integration teams to ensure vehicle functional objectives are met.
• Work with affected teams to ensure that accessories (like removable trim covers, heated and vented trim covers, audio accessories and more) are properly accommodated by the Seat and Electrical systems.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
• Manage changes to parts / systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified.