Design Release Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Understanding of design and release process for injection molded plastics in automotive systems.
  • Preferred prior OEM experience in the automotive industry.
  • Experience in designing exterior systems and meeting legal requirements for rocker moldings.
  • Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and release rocker moldings and ensure compliance with North American legal standards.
  • Oversee body scope coordination across related components and systems.
  • Track program timing and part maturity of rocker molding projects.
  • Provide feedback during design feasibility checkpoints.
  • Resolve issues across the body system with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Access to advanced technology and tools.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Position Description:
Design and release engineer for rocker moldings, supporting rocker molding design and development, with additional responsibility for body scope oversight across related components/systems.

Skills Required:
Design Release Engineer

Experience Required:
  • Must possess an understanding of how to design & release injection molded plastics automotive systems components.
    Previous OEM experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience in exterior systems design & release is also preferred. Know how to design & release a rocker molding system to meet North American legal requirements, understand the design and release process and know how to provide feedback during feasibility checkpoints.
  • Possess an understanding of rocker molding/exterior trim system requirement.
  • Experience managing or coordinating body scope oversight across cross-functional teams and suppliers is also preferred, including tracking program timing, part maturity, and issue resolution across the body system.

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

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