Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Automotive Door Systems

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) – Door Systems is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing, and production release of automotive door system components. The Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of assigned door components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, package, validate, and release automotive door system components.Manage the engineering development of door components from concept through production.Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities and ensure validation requirements are met.Support door system component builds, prototype builds, and production builds.Manage engineering changes, including change requests, design revisions, and implementation timing.Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.Manage CAD models, drawings, and engineering data in Teamcenter.Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.Support vehicle assembly plants with technical resolution of door system issues during prototype and production builds.Support service teams with field warranty issues related to door components and participate in root cause analysis.Lead or support root cause investigations for door system failures and implement corrective actions.Identify and implement weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and other efficiency initiatives.Communicate technical product status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management.Ensure door components meet applicable functional, performance, manufacturing, quality, and durability requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.1–3 years of engineering experience.Experience designing and developing automotive door systems or door-related components, such as:Door trim panelsDoor panelsDoor substratesDoor armrestsDoor handlesDoor storage componentsDoor closing/opening mechanismsDoor hardwareDoor seals and weatherstrippingDoor-related interior componentsExperience with injection molding, painting, and/or decorating of plastic components.Experience with OEM or supplier design and release.Experience with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter.Experience creating and executing DFMEA and DVP&R.Experience supporting component builds and execution.Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle assembly teams.Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Engineering or Business.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical issues and recommendations to management.Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).Experience with Reactive Shainin Problem Solving or similar structured root cause/problem-solving methodologies.Experience with automotive vehicle development and production launch. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.