Job DescriptionDesign Release Engineer- Exterior Accessories
Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidates should have a background in design engineering, ideally in exteriors and accessories within automotive.
Requirements of the Design Release Engineer - Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required
- 8+ years of experience in automotive chassis engineering, ideally focused on Suspension Lift and Lowering Kits.
- Hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Suspension architecture development, hardpoint creation, and initial design selection
- Suspension Lift and Lower Kit design and release
- Suspension component product engineering and release
- Chassis fastener design and validation testing
- Solid knowledge of durability considerations impacting suspension components and systems.
- Proven experience with APQP methodologies and associated engineering documentation.
- Working knowledge of Catia V5, including model and drawing review, drawing modifications, sectioning, measurements, and related functions; 3D modeling capability is a plus.
- Experience working within PLM systems, including component releases and engineering change management.
- Understanding of applicable regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including NHTSA, FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, and related regulations.
Benefits of the Design Release Engineer- Competitive salary
- Advancement potential
- Full time
- Paid time off
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Profit Sharing & Pension plans
Responsibilities of the Design Release Engineer- Lead the design and development of cost-effective, lightweight, and high-performing Chassis Accessories, including Suspension Lift and Lowering Kits.
- Play a key role in influencing the vehicle dynamics of accessorized vehicles through ownership of the design and release of suspension lift/lower kits and related hardware.
- Take full engineering ownership of APQP deliverables, including DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, and Control Plans.
- Partner with Accessories Product Management and Purchasing to source new Chassis Accessories and Systems, conducting supplier technical evaluations to identify the best solutions from both functional and commercial perspectives.
- Develop, define, and release Suspension Lift and Lower Kits while collaborating closely with Chassis Ride Control DREs to ensure all vehicle performance objectives are achieved.
- Collaborate with Accessories, Design, Manufacturing, Safety, Vehicle Integration (NVH and Vehicle Dynamics), and Vehicle Evaluation & Verification teams to launch robust Chassis Accessories and Systems that meet vehicle-level and component-level requirements.
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to [redacted].
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
