NVHI Design Release Engineer

The NVH Component Design & Release Engineer is responsible for packaging, releasing, and verifying the performance of NVH acoustic components across vehicle programs. This includes stuffers, fender seals, hood silencers, body plugs, interior and exterior tunnels, dash inner/outer panels, and other NVH-related interior and exterior treatments. The position supports component development and validation from initial design through vehicle launch and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release NVH components, including acoustic treatments, seals, silencers, and barrier materials.
• Ensure NVH component systems meet overall vehicle acoustic and performance objectives.
• Serve as the regional single point of contact for NVH component validation.
• Plan and coordinate test activities, including laboratory scheduling, test buck ordering, and vehicle logistics.
• Investigate and resolve test issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams during launch and production phases.
• Support the development of technical specifications and testing standards, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Lead updates to DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Validation Plan and Report).
• Troubleshoot validation failures and define corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Execute component validation testing and support vehicle launch activities.
• Benchmark competitive NVH components by vehicle platform and functional application.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
• 1–5 years of automotive experience in interior/exterior design and component releasing.
• Experience releasing NVH acoustic treatments, hard trim, or plastic components.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA, and mold flow virtual validation tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software (e.g., Siemens NX and Teamcenter).
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Shainin Red X / Green Belt certification.