Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Body Structures

Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Body Structures

Location: Troy, MI
Job Type: [Insert employment type]

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Body Structures to support the design, development, and integration of automotive body systems and structural components. The ideal candidate will have strong vehicle design experience in Body Structures, Doors/Closures, or Platform/Underbody systems, along with the ability to lead component development and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality automotive designs that meet performance, safety, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive body structure components and complete assemblies.
• Develop and implement functional objectives to achieve vehicle program performance targets.
• Manage component development activities to meet cost, weight, timing, performance, and manufacturability requirements.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure design integration and program alignment.
• Support the integration of related subsystems into the overall vehicle body structure.
• Evaluate design concepts and resolve engineering issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs align with applicable automotive safety requirements, including relevant NHTSA and FMVSS standards.
• Support design reviews, validation activities, and production release milestones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 8+ years of automotive vehicle design experience in Body Structures, Doors/Closures, or Platform/Underbody systems.
• Demonstrated experience in automotive component and assembly design and development.
• Ability to lead design activities and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of applicable NHTSA and FMVSS requirements related to vehicle body structures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with body structure integration, design validation, manufacturability, and production release processes.
• Experience balancing structural performance, vehicle mass, cost, and program timing.

Work Location

Troy, Michigan, USA

How to Apply email ([email protected])

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting their automotive body design and release experience.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person