Interior Design Release Engineer

Expleo•Troy, MI

1d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

EXPLEO USA is looking for an Interior Accessories Design & Release Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan. This role involves designing and releasing new Interior Accessories and components for Mopar accessory programs, supporting purchasing in technical reviews, and leading various aspects of product development from concept to launch.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proven experience designing and releasing automotive interior accessories and components, including floor mats, cargo management systems, interior trim, organizers, console accessories, sill plates, seat-back accessories, storage solutions, protective interior components, or similar products.
Experience working with plastic injection molded components, soft trim materials, textiles, foam, decorative surfaces, and interior assembly systems.
Understanding of automotive product development, supplier management, validation, and launch processes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes is a plus.
Experience with automotive OEM release systems and CAD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and manage Source Package documents.
Support Mopar Purchasing in reviewing suppliers’ technical submissions and supplier selection activities.
Design and release new Interior Accessories and components for Mopar accessory programs.
Support component supplier development activities as needed.
Support component and vehicle prototype efforts to demonstrate early proof of concept.
Host weekly engineering development meetings with suppliers and Mopar team members.
Lead vehicle and system-level testing for assigned projects.
Approve Engineering PPAP documents (Drawings, Dimensional Reports, Validation Documentation).
Track and manage projects to support on-time program launches.
Lead engineering change management activities for assigned components.
Manage root cause analysis and resolution of assigned quality concerns tracked through GIMs.
Drive cost savings initiatives for assigned components through both technical and commercial improvements.