Design Release Engineer - Hard Trim & Overhead Systems
Core
Develop and integrate injection molded hard trim and overhead components into vehicle interiors, managing requirements, design execution, and validation release.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (automotive interior systems)
Builds
Vehicle interior components (hard trim, headliners, overhead systems)
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
Injection molding processes, compression molding, 3D CAD, GD&T, cross-functional collaboration, prototype build management, fit/finish/ergonomics analysis
Preferred skills
NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter, DFMEA/PFMEA, structured problem solving, manufacturing feasibility evaluation
Technologies
NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Define component requirements, execute design balancing fit/finish/cost, release components, approve validation results, collaborate with engineering/manufacturing/suppliers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC