Design Release Engineer - Intermediate

Overview

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Design Release Engineer - Intermediate

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Design Release Engineer - Intermediate. This is a contract position.

The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models. Establish and manage development timeline for life of project. Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DFMEA for components. The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.

The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing. Manage internal documentation for release of systems. Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies. On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.

Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance. Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
• Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work to management and cross-functional teams.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Class A injection molded parts.
• Required to be at least 4 days onsite.
• Driving required.
• Travel up to 20% to locally in metro Detroit; may need to cross Canadian border.

Preferred:

• Experience with Interior or Exterior plastic injections or exposed decorated steel components (i.e., truck bumpers).
• Previous experience in automotive product development at either a supplier or OEM in North America - not looking for a designer; this job does not entail doing CAD design work.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience leading teams & working on complex components/issue.
• OEM or Tier 1 experience.

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.