Design Release Engineer – Interior components (Cross-Car Beam/Air Vent)

Company Description

Job based in Auburn Hills, MI. Candidate must be eligible for a TN Visa

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

Segula Technologies is hiring a Design Release Engineer (DRE) specializing in Interior components (Cross-Car Beam/Air Vent).

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the design, release, and validation of interior trim systems with a focus on console and door systems. This role requires ownership of the complete product lifecycle — from concept through production — ensuring all components meet functional, quality, cost, and timing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of Cross-Car Beam/Air Vent.
• Manage component specifications, interface requirements, and system integration constraints.
• Ensure all components meet vehicle-level performance, craftsmanship, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain Design Verification Plans & Reports, (DVPRs) and coordinate validation testing
• Conduct DFMEA reviews, manage engineering changes, design documentation in Teamcenter
• Support prototype builds, pre-production, and launch activities, resolving issues in real time.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality teams to ensure design feasibility and readiness

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years in automotive interior component design & release engineering for OEM or Tier 1 programs.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 or Siemens NX for 3D model interpretation, modification, design reviews.
• Experienced with Teamcenter for BOM management, document control, change workflows.
• Knowledge of injection molding, vacuum forming, adhesive bonding, plastic trim assembly.
• Skilled in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), DFMEA/PFMEA, tolerance analysis, OEM validation processes.
• Knowledge of packaging and interfaces for HVAC, IP structures, wiring, and electrical systems.
• Proven ability in root-cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and supplier issue resolution.