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Design Release Engineer - Consoles and Doors

Auburn Hillsmid

EngineeringDevOps & InfrastructureDesign Release Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier collaboration and design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and performance targets. Develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering (ABET-accredited). 8+ years of experience with console, door trim, or cockpit system design.

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EngineeringDevOps & InfrastructureDesign Release Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Interior Cockpit Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Consoles and Doors is responsible for the design, development, and release of center console systems and interior door trim panels.
The DRE will ensure seamless integration of storage, electronics, trim surfaces, and comfort features while achieving program objectives for cost, timing, and quality.

Responsibilities

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→Lead supplier collaboration and design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and performance targets.
→Develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and boundary diagrams for console and door systems with focus on durability, craftsmanship, and ergonomics.
→Support integration of infotainment modules, HMI controls, HVAC registers, storage solutions, and decorative trim.
→Ensure proper design and packaging for door hardware, electronics, sealing systems, and side airbag modules.
→Manage CAD models, drawings, and design changes using NX and Teamcenter.
→Oversee physical validation and vehicle build support, leading issue resolution through structured problem-solving.
→Ensure compliance with safety, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH), and regulatory standards.
→Apply best practices and lessons learned from prior console and door programs to optimize cost and manufacturability.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering (ABET-accredited).
8+ years of experience with console, door trim, or cockpit system design.
Knowledge of GD&T and safety/ergonomic requirements for console and door modules.
Experience with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks and PLM (Teamcenter).
Ability to manage suppliers and cross-functional team deliverables.
Strong communication and issue resolution skills.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.