Design Release Engineer- BIW Upper body Structures

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer to own the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components and subassemblies. The role includes parametric modeling using NX and collaboration with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shops to meet manufacturability, cost, material performance, project milestones, and vehicle functional objectives. The engineer develops and manages CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies, creates Source Package technical documentation, and manages technical reviews with suppliers and internal client teams. The role also involves defining and tracking engineering validation plans, coordinating physical testing, and providing onsite plant launch support to investigate and resolve assembly, build variation, BSR, fit-and-finish, and other launch-gating issues. The position ensures designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements, and communicates project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality. ALTEN describes a collaborative environment with mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or a related area.
Proficiency with CAD software and PLM systems, including Teamcenter, NX, and Vis Pro.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack-up, and typical automotive validation testing.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
KBE training.
Experience working directly with internal and/or Tier 1 stamping suppliers.
Experience with problem-solving methods such as Red-X.
Experience with robust design methods such as DFSS.
Experience with client change management, release, and warranty systems.
Knowledge of global automotive standards.
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications.
Hands-on experience with vehicle body shops, pre-production builds, and plant launch activities.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components and subassemblies.
Perform parametric modeling using NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shops to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with suppliers and internal client teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans, including DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA, and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage issues, identify root causes, and establish corrective actions for assembly, build variation, BSR, fit-and-finish, and other launch-gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality.