Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineer

Location: Farmington Hills, MI and various and unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.

Job Post Date: 19/06/2026

Job Expiry Date: 10/07/2026

• Design Release Engineer(s) needed to work in Farmington Hills, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. to utilize NX CAD software for the design and development of automotive seating systems, ensure ergonomic comfort, vehicle occupant package studies, and Meat to Metal checks.
• Lead and execute Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) for seat comfort and foam projects, ensuring all design specifications and standards are met or exceeded.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify potential failure modes in seat designs and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Choose appropriate materials and foam hardness for seats, balancing comfort, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate seat designs for ergonomic factors, ensuring optimal comfort and support for a wide range of body types.
• Work closely with engineering departments, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to integrate seat designs into vehicle models.
• Address and resolve issues during design, testing, or manufacturing phases, employing strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Manage timelines and resources effectively, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, presentation, and data analysis related to seat comfort engineering tasks.
• Conduct research to understand customer needs and market trends, applying insights to the development of innovative and comfortable seating solutions.

• Must hold a Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, plus two (2) years of automotive engineering experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Release Engineer, Body Component Engineer, Project Engineer, or related position.
• Two (2) years of automotive engineering experience must include experience with NX, CATIA, Hyper Mesh, Abaqus, MSC Marc, and MSC Mentat.
• Alternatively accepts a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post‑Bachelor’s automotive engineering experience, with at least two (2) years of that experience using NX, CATIA, Hyper Mesh, Abaqus, MSC Marc, and MSC Mentat.
• All experience may be acquired concurrently.

Travel and/or relocation may be required, approximately 10% per year. Domestic travel and relocation to unanticipated locations throughout the United States may be required based on business needs. Incidental telecommuting may apply.

Hinduja Tech Inc. is a family of automotive and mobility technology companies. We are a leading provider of Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Partnerships for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE). Please apply by emailing your resume to Sudharsan and indicate the reference code HT05-25 in your communication.