Design Release Engineer – Bumper, Grille, Fascia, Trim

• Lead or support cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) for exterior components/subsystems (suppliers, designers, engineers, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, dimensional, CAE, purchasing, etc.).
• Design, package, and release BGFT components and directed-buy components (e.g., sensors, cameras, harnesses, lamps) to meet program cost, timing, mass, warranty, and quality targets.
• Develop and manage requirements and typical sections using Unigraphics math data; partner with Studio to develop surfaces that meet functional and appearance requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for new technologies involving EV and autonomous vehicles, active safety, and lit elements.
• Ensure in-house designs are completed on time with quality and meet all program milestones and deliverables.
• Perform design studies and alternatives, prepare business cases, and present recommendations to enable efficient program decision-making.
• Support design and technical reviews to ensure design fidelity and application of best practices.
• Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) requirements for component and subsystem interfaces; align with interfacing component owners.
• Support launch by partnering with assembly plants and cross-functional teams to rapidly identify, contain, and resolve issues.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 1+ year of experience as a Design Release Engineer or relevant industry experience.
• Experience executing vehicle development cycles from concept through production launch.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external customer organizations.
• Demonstrated program management skills.
• Strong physics-based, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) (preferred).
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding, stamping, and metal forming design (preferred).
• Knowledge of fixture design and product validation (preferred).
• Experience with DFMEA and GD&T (preferred).
• Experience with budget management (preferred).

Demonstrates expertise in product development for exterior components, including design, packaging, and release of components for EV and autonomous vehicles. Proficient in managing requirements, conducting design studies, and ensuring quality and timing in vehicle development cycles.

• Design Release Engineering
• Product Development Management
• DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• DFMEA and GD&T Experience

• Unigraphics Math Data
• Vehicle Development Cycles
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Plastic Injection Molding Design
• Stamping and Metal Forming Design
• Fixture Design
• Product Validation
• Budget Management

• Strong Communication Skills
• Program Management Skills

• DFSS Green Belt Certification
• DFSS Black Belt Certification

• Cross-Functional Teams
• EV and Autonomous Vehicles
• Active Safety
• Design Fidelity
• Manufacturing Support

• Interface Control Document (ICD)