Exterior Door Lashes - Design Release Engineer

The role

This person will lead the design, development, and integration of automotive door components and closure systems. They will work with OEM engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver components from design through production launch.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automotive door components.
• Manage component design requirements, packaging, functionality, and integration.
• Work with OEM engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality teams, and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Create, review, and modify 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD tools.
• Support design reviews, DFMEA development, DVP&R activities, and component testing.
• Investigate and resolve engineering issues related to functionality, noise, vibration, and sealing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address design and production challenges.
• Support prototype builds, validation activities, production launches, and engineering changes.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and weight reduction.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in automotive product design, mechanical engineering, or component development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, component packaging, mechanism functionality, and product integration.
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or other 3D CAD design tools.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, engineering drawings, and design validation processes.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, and automotive product development processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues and work with cross-functional engineering and supplier teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive door systems, closures, latches, locking mechanisms, handles, cinch systems, or related mechanical components
• Exposure to injection-molded plastic components, tooling, and manufacturing processes

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. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.