This position requires eligibility for a TN visa (i.e., Canadian citizenship) because it is located in Auburn Hills, MI.
The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Console Systems is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing, and production release of automotive center console systems and components.
The Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of assigned console components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing objectives.
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Design, develop, package, validate, and release automotive center console components.
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Manage the engineering development of console components from concept through production.
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Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities and ensure validation requirements are met.
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Support console system component builds, prototype builds, and production builds.
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Manage engineering changes, including change requests, design revisions, and implementation timing.
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Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
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Manage CAD models, drawings, and engineering data in Teamcenter.
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Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
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Support vehicle assembly plants with technical resolution of console system issues during prototype and production builds.
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Support service teams with field warranty issues related to console components and participate in root cause analysis.
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Lead or support root cause investigations for console system failures and implement corrective actions.
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Identify and implement weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and other efficiency initiatives.
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Communicate technical product status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management.
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Ensure console components meet applicable functional, performance, manufacturing, quality, and durability requirements.
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
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1–3 years of engineering experience.
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Experience designing and developing automotive center consoles or console-related components, such as:
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Center console assemblies
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Console upper/lower structures
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Console storage compartments
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Console bins
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Armrests
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Cup holders
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Console trim panels
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Console bezels
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Console covers and lids
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Console-mounted interior components
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Experience with injection molding, painting, and/or decorating of plastic components.
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Experience with OEM or supplier design and release.
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Experience with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter.
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Experience creating and executing DFMEA and DVP&R.
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Experience supporting component builds and execution.
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Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle assembly teams.
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Master of Science in Engineering or Business.
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Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical issues and recommendations to management.
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Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
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Experience with Reactive Shainin Problem Solving or similar structured root cause/problem-solving methodologies.
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Experience with automotive vehicle development and production launch.
