Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in sunroof systems or similar mechanisms
Experience in mechatronic component design and release
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficiency in advanced CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Experience with power tops, convertible tops, or sunroof components
Familiarity with CAD model management in Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Own the engineering, design, development, and production release of sunroof systems
Design and develop components while ensuring they meet vehicle objectives
Conduct Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR) testing
Manage change and maintain bill of materials
Support prototype and production builds
Address technical issues in vehicle assembly plants
Assist service teams with field warranty issues and root cause analysis
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Support for continuous learning
Engagement in innovative projects
Potential for leadership roles in future projects
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Roof Systems Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing and production release of sunroof systems.
The Engineer will have end to end ownership of their components and ensuring they meet vehicle functional objectives.
Responsibilities also include: component design, development, and packaging; Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR) testing; change management; bill of material maintenance; prototype and production build support; issues management; CAD model management in Teamcenter; weight reduction, cost reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives; and communicating technical product status to management.
Additionally, supporting vehicle assembly plants for any product technical issues, support service teams for any field warranty issues and help in root cause analysis of the failures.
Preferred QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in sunroof systems or similar mechanisms
Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail
Mechatronic component design and release experience
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as NX, CATIA or SolidWorks
Experience in power top, convertible top or sunroof components
Skills Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in sunroof systems or similar mechanisms
Mechatronic component design and release experience
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as NX, CATIA or SolidWorks
Experience in power top, convertible top or sunroof components
CAD model management in Teamcenter
Demonstrated leadership, autonomous work ability, strong communication, teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail
