Design & Release Engineer Interior Mechanisms

Kyyba•Troy, MI

About The Position

Lead the design, development, validation, and launch of automotive interior mechanism systems, including phone and iPad holders with spring-loaded clamps, detents, friction-based retention, and multi-axis adjustability. Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system functionality with the cockpit and console. Define mechanism kinematics and usability, including one-handed operation and ergonomic reach, and coordinate interfaces with adjacent systems such as HVAC, body structures, soft trim, electrical, and restraints. Establish functional objectives that meet product performance and safety targets. Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews, resolve packaging and design issues, and ensure accessories and interfacing components—including attaching hardware and joint designs—are properly integrated. Define and integrate critical and significant characteristics with adjacent systems. Deliver quality and reliable products on schedule for program milestones, with required PPAP documentation. Lead design and component integration reviews at required milestones. Validate mechanism systems by reviewing test loads, setups, reports, and results from internal and external testing. Support prototype builds, DV/PV, and launch readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in automotive mechanism system engineering.
Applications-specific experience in at least three of the following: mechanical mechanisms such as springs, hinges, and detents; interior FMVSS, IIHS, and other third-party rating validation; plastic part design and injection molding; handheld device interface and user interaction (HMI) design.
Experience working within a PLM system, releasing components, and processing engineering changes.
Functional experience with NHTSA/FMVS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.
Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Adaptability and a proactive approach in fast-paced startup and new-model launch environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, validation, and launch of phone and iPad holder systems and related mechanisms.
Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system-level functionality with the cockpit, console, and adjacent vehicle systems.
Define mechanism kinematics and usability, including one-handed operation and ergonomic reach.
Lead interfaces with HVAC, body structures, soft trim, electrical, restraints, and other adjacent systems.
Define functional objectives that meet product performance and safety targets.
Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews and resolve packaging and design issues.
Ensure accessories and interfacing components, including attaching hardware and joint designs, are properly accommodated and integrated.
Define and integrate critical characteristics (CC/SC) with adjacent systems.
Deliver quality and reliable products on time for program milestones, including required PPAP documentation.
Lead design and component integration reviews at required milestones.
Validate mechanism systems by reviewing test loads, setups, reports, and results for internal and external testing.
Support prototype builds, DV/PV, and launch readiness.