Design Release Engineer - Wiper / Washer Systems

The role

The engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and production release of wiper mechanisms, blades, arms, washer reservoirs, pumps, hoses, and nozzles for global vehicle programs.

What you will do

• Lead the 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, Electrical/Electronics, Software, and Styling/Product Design Office.
• Function as the single point of contact for external suppliers.
• Build and execute the Design Verification Plan & Report.
• Develop Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• Ensure the system meets performance, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
• Author, track, and validate engineering change notices and manage the Bill of Materials.
• Provide on-site engineering support at manufacturing plants during pilot vehicle builds and production launches.
• Perform root-cause analysis on field warranty data.
• Implement cost-optimization or weight-reduction actions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience as a product, component, or design release engineer within the automotive industry.
• Proven track record in 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.
• Capacity to negotiate complex supplier relationships under tight program timelines.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America that partners with leading companies in various sectors. As part of the global ALTEN Group, they deliver across the entire product development cycle.