Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Access Systems

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that partners with leading companies in various industries to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. As part of the global ALTEN Group, they deliver across the entire product development cycle. The client is seeking a Design/Development Release Engineer for Vehicle Access and Key Authentication ECU modules. This role involves working with product design/release engineers and support groups to specify and carry out development, and partnering with suppliers to complete design and qualify for production. The engineer will interface with EE Systems, vehicle packaging teams, and the Product Design Office. The position offers the chance to drive innovation in the automotive industry, focusing on quality, performance, and groundbreaking designs and technologies.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical from an ABET accredited university.
A minimum of 3 years of experience developing automotive Vehicle Access systems.
Ability to manage and prioritize issues/tasks in directing multiple products and suppliers.
Working knowledge of CAN, CAN FD and Ethernet networks and associated analytical tools.
Experience with RF/Wireless systems and component design.
Knowledge of molding and packaging processes.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft/Google Office Suite applications.
Strong oral and written communication.
Strong leadership skills (prepared to lead a supplier team).

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Shainin certification.
Knowledge of electronic product manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Specify and carry out development for Vehicle Access and Key Authentication ECU modules.
Partner with suppliers to complete design and qualify for production.
Interface with the EE Systems group to define vehicle level functional specifications.
Interface with vehicle packaging teams.
Interface with the Product Design Office to define first surface components.
Develop component level specifications.
Participate in Product Assurance Planning (Program Management).
Manage suppliers to ensure vehicle program milestones are met.
Review component DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
Deliver DVRR (Design Validation and Reliability Report) and complete applicable compliance reports.
Participate in Reactive Quality Problem Solving.
Support Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off (PS) and PFMEA reviews (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
Travel for plant support may be required.