Steering Column Control Module - Design Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

10h

About The Position

The Steering Design Release Engineer is responsible for designing and validating steering systems and ensuring component designs meet system- and vehicle-level functional objectives. The role covers component design and release, bills of material, CAD drawings, design verification plans, physical testing, supplier management, change notices, vehicle-build support, issue resolution, and PPAP. The engineer works with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Assembly Plants to manage product performance against functional, cost, and weight targets. Responsibilities also include directing vehicle packaging, managing supplier and internal DVP&R and DFMEA activities, supporting AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing carryover-product maintenance, and developing requirements that account for functional, safety, reliability, and performance needs. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with more than 3,000 experts across North America and part of the global ALTEN Group, which has more than 57,000 engineers in 30 countries. The company works across sectors including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, and rail. It describes a culture that offers mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of related experience.
Aptitude for mechanical engineering demonstrated through work experience or academic projects.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Strong GD&T skill set.
Strong project management skills or experience.
Proficiency in engineering disciplines such as DVP&R and DFMEA.
Formal training or experience in problem solving, quality, and reliability.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Action-oriented and customer-focused.
Experience in manufacturing vehicle components and vehicle assembly.
Previous experience with steering systems.

Responsibilities

Design and validate steering systems to meet system- and vehicle-level functional objectives.
Manage release of components, bills of material, CAD drawings, and design verification plans.
Conduct physical testing and manage suppliers.
Issue change notices and provide vehicle-build support and issue resolution.
Support PPAP.
Interface with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Assembly Plants.
Manage product performance to meet functional, cost, and weight targets.
Perform product release and change-management processes.
Direct packaging in the vehicle environment.
Manage supplier and internal DVP&R and DFMEA activities.
Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
Take responsibility for design and release of designated components.
Develop and refine requirements considering functional, safety, reliability, and performance needs.