Design Release Engineer - Horns

ALTEN Technology•Auburn Hills, MI

10d

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Horns manages the end-to-end lifecycle of electro-mechanical and electronic vehicle horn components, from concept validation through serial production. The role leads component design, packaging, and vehicle-level integration, while coordinating with global Tier 1 suppliers on product engineering deliverables, timing plans, and design reviews. The engineer authors and executes component-level Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents and coordinates acoustic, durability, and environmental testing. The role also develops DFMEA documents, applies Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methods, executes engineering releases, manages change documentation in PLM systems, and leads root-cause analysis of testing, manufacturing, and quality concerns. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with more than 3,000 experts across North America and is part of the global ALTEN Group, which has 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries. It supports clients across multiple industries and offers mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Experience in automotive mechatronics, body electrical systems, switches, or acoustic signaling devices.
Proficiency in CATIA V5 or Siemens NX for checking digital mockups, packaging envelopes, and clash/clearance restrictions.
Solid grasp of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), DFMEA protocols, and international vehicle safety compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead the complete design, packaging, and vehicle-level integration of electro-mechanical and electronic horns.
Serve as the primary technical contact for global Tier 1 suppliers, managing product engineering deliverables, timing plans, and design reviews.
Author and execute component-level Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents.
Coordinate acoustic, durability, and environmental testing to meet vehicle functional objectives.
Develop Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents and apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to eliminate failure modes.
Execute engineering releases and manage change management documentation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Siemens Teamcenter.
Lead root-cause analysis for test failures, manufacturing concerns, and quality issues, including user interface or acoustic improvements.