Design Release Engineer

Our client is seeking a Design Release Engineer to join their team. As a Design Release Engineer, you will be part of the Transmission, Driveline and EDM Gear Reducers organization supporting the Council of Excellence (COE) for structures, seals and fastener components. The ideal candidate will have strong ownership mindset, clear technical communication, and the ability to drive cross-functional change through the full design and release lifecycle.

Job Title: Design Release Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Manage the full life cycle of assigned components and sub-assemblies, including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, and serial life maintenance (e.g., field issue resolution and warranty reduction).
• Design and release responsibility for key components for structures, seals and fastener components (e.g., cast aluminum cases, oil pans, center supports, seals, fasteners).
• Lead change-management activities for assigned components, ensuring design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are integrated into the product design release process.
• Own technical infrastructure evolution for key components, including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions, and drawing signoffs.
• Drive supplier sourcing and industrialization, including production part approval processes, and lead warranty and quality topics related to assigned components and systems.

What's Needed?

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions, or a related field.
• Understanding of system engineering within automatic transmissions and electric drive units.
• Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs.
• Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components, and virtual analysis.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to own component life-cycle outcomes—from requirements through serial life maintenance and warranty reduction.
• Work within a COE environment focused on structures, seals, and fastener components, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Lead change management and technical infrastructure evolution, including documentation, specifications, and drawing signoffs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design interfaces and requirements are met across programs.
• Contribute to cost optimization and value creation for assigned components.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay