Power Liftgate Systems - Design Release Engineer

The role

The Design Release Engineer for Power Liftgate Systems manages the end-to-end engineering, design, development, validation, and production release of automated liftgate and tailgate systems. This role involves mechanical packaging and electromechanical integration from initial concept through vehicle launch.

What you will do

• Lead the complete product engineering process for power liftgate components and sub-systems.
• Interface with CAD resources using NX / CATIA and manage product release structures within Teamcenter.
• Author and execute DFMEA and DVP&R testing at component, system, and full-vehicle levels.
• Partner with styling, BIW, interior trim, electrical architecture, and assembly plants.
• Oversee tier-1 supplier engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Lead design reviews and ensure hardware delivers on time and within cost targets.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to root-cause failures.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive product development design and release.
• Deep understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Familiarity with typical automotive manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in change management documentation (CNs/ECRs) and managing a Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Excellent interpersonal, project tracking, and conflict management skills.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with electromechanical systems, closures, moving mechanisms, or body-electronics integration

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. It is part of the global ALTEN Group with 57,000+ engineers in 30 countries.