Design Release Engineer - Instrument Panel, Floor Console, and Deco Trim
Core
Design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of complex instrument panel and console subsystems for vehicles.
Role type
Senior Design Release Engineer (Interior Systems)
Builds
Instrument panels, floor consoles, and deco trim components for next-generation vehicles.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Interior design
Required skills
Engineering design evaluation, concept development, DFMEA/ICDs/PFMEA, CAE analysis, injection molding/welding/vacuum forming knowledge, CAD development, cross-functional collaboration, project leadership, cost optimization, SOR creation, mentoring.
Preferred skills
10+ years automotive engineering experience, 10+ years in interior component construction processes, 10+ years applying CAE analysis, 10+ years in manufacturing techniques/material sciences, 10+ years with engineering tools (GD&T, Change Orders), Math Data Viewing/Analysis proficiency, component packaging tradeoffs.
Technologies
DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA, CAE, CAD, GD&T, Math Data Viewing, Engineering Change Release
Responsibilities
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across global vehicle programs; Utilize engineering tools and leverage CAE groups to develop system solutions; Assess design to manufacturing processes; Package components and manage CAD development; Work cross-functionally to support vehicle configuration and cost optimization; Balance business imperatives (cost, mass, complexity, timing); Communicate with internal/external customers and lead the product development team; Review benchmarking for design competitiveness; Lead Statement of Requirements (SOR) creation and DFMEA/DRBFM/FEA development; Mentor less-experienced engineers; Support launch activities and capture lessons learned.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities