Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineer (DRE)

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Bachelor's/master s degree in mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline
• Experience in Automotive Vehicle Development and Product Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Interior and Exterior Trim Systems
• Expertise in Vehicle Packaging and Integration of components/subsystems into base vehicles
• Hands-on experience with A-Class surface development and design feasibility evaluation
• Good understanding of plastics, sheet metal, and casting component design
• Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional variation analysis, tolerance stack-up, and dimensional management
• Experience in Gap & Flush (G&F) development and quality requirements
• Familiarity with DVP&R, validation planning, testing, and issue resolution
• Understanding of DFM/DFA, tooling development, manufacturing processes, and manufacturability reviews
• Experience in engineering drawing creation and release management
• Proficiency in Catia V6 and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of Change Management, CMF requirements, and engineering release processes
• Strong collaboration skills with CAE, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Cross-Functional Teams

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of sensor-related components/subsystems into the existing vehicle
• Develop engineering solutions meeting mass, performance, quality, cost, and timing targets
• Coordinate with CAE teams to review simulation results and implement design improvements
• Lead cross-functional design reviews with manufacturing, validation, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams
• Support development of A-class surfaces, packaging studies, and feasibility assessments
• Drive DVP planning, validation activities, issue investigation, and corrective actions
• Perform dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies, and Gap & Flush optimization
• Ensure designs comply with manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and tooling requirements
• Create and release engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and related documentation
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration builds, alpha/beta builds, and production validation activities
• Investigate build issues and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage engineering changes through release cycles and ensure configuration integrity
• Collaborate with suppliers for component development, tooling readiness, and production launch support
• Track and resolve design, validation, manufacturing, and field issues through closure

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams (design, software) and non-technical teams (operations, technicians).

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (EE), Automotive Engineering (ME) or equivalent practical experience.