Design Release Engineer - Wiper / Washing Systems

ALTEN Technology•Auburn Hills, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Wiper / Washing Systems at Stellantis in Auburn Hills, Michigan, owns wiper and washer components end to end. The role is responsible for design, development, validation, and production release of wiper mechanisms, blades, arms, washer reservoirs, pumps, hoses, and nozzles for global vehicle programs, from concept through full-volume production. The engineer coordinates with vehicle commodities and teams including Body-in-White, Electrical/Electronics, Software, and Styling/Product Design Office. The position also manages supplier progress and delivery, develops and executes quality and validation plans, oversees engineering changes and bills of materials, and supports manufacturing plants during pilot builds and production launches. Additional work includes investigating field warranty data and implementing cost-optimization or weight-reduction actions. The role is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and uses CAD, product lifecycle management, and internal engineering tools. ALTEN Technology USA describes mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline.
Typically 3 to 5+ years of experience as a product, component, or design release engineer within the automotive industry.
Proven experience developing fluidic systems, electromechanical linkages, or similar exterior hardware components.
Practical understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) workflows.
Strong project management abilities, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to negotiate complex supplier relationships under tight program timelines.

Nice To Haves

Direct product experience with wiper motor electronics, fluid dynamics (washer delivery), or glass packaging.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience handling international vehicle program rollouts.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering design, development, packaging, and production release of wiper and washer subsystems from concept through full-volume production.
Coordinate with interfacing vehicle commodities, including Body-in-White (BIW), Electrical/Electronics (EE), Software, and Styling/Product Design Office (PDO).
Act as the single point of contact for external suppliers, managing delivery timelines, engineering progress, and first-piece sign-offs.
Build and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), develop Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and ensure systems meet performance, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
Author, track, and validate engineering change notices (ECN/ECR) and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM).
Provide on-site engineering support at manufacturing plants during pilot vehicle builds and production launches, resolving fit, finish, or functional performance issues.
Perform root-cause analysis on field warranty data and implement cost-optimization or weight-reduction actions.