Design Release Engineer - BIW Roof Systems

Direct Hire Opportunity - Roof Systems DRE / Manager

Looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager,
Exterior Roof Systems to lead a cross‑functional team responsible for the successful design and integration of complex systems within our SUV product line
. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering unique vehicles that meet safety, quality, and customer expectations.

• Lead the end‑to‑end design of the Exterior Roof System, and integration of related sub‑systems.
• Develop and execute design and integration plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with program milestones.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure seamless system compatibility and performance.
• Identify and mitigate system risks through proactive problem‑solving and testing strategies.
• Oversee system‑level validation and verification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering
  , or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of proven experience in Design Release Engineering with Exterior Roof systems in the automotive industry.
• Technical expert in Exterior Systems and Body Sealing in the automotive industry, with preferred experience in environmental testing and vehicle system integration.
• Experience with technical tools, such as DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Lean, and other tool chains.
• Ability to use CATIA and PLM systems is required. May consider experience with other relevant CAD / PLM systems.
• Broad vehicle technical and vehicle development process knowledge
  , including how to set technical targets, working with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically), and validating statistical confidence.
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
• Excellent team building, and relationship building skills, with a desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast‑paced start‑up and new model launch environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 20%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.