Restraints Systems DRE Engineer

Company introduction

We are a leading automotive manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and excellence in vehicle safety and design.

Role summary / purpose

As an Applications Engineer General, you will design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring our safety systems meet corporate, regulatory, and local requirements while supporting production quality and manufacturing excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs, including Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, and Height adjusters
• Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components according to company-specific benchmarks
• Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements, considering Worldwide Customers Requirements, Engineering Specifications, and Systems Design specifications as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
• Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through company systems
• Manage incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and lead discussions with involved parties including suppliers
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
• Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production
• Manage project timing, release drawings and engineering specifications
• Create FMA Documents, DVP&R, and quality documents
• Ensure part delivery on time for each program milestone
• Track supplier deliverables

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities
• Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc.
• Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems
• Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately

Required skills

• Product Development expertise
• Project timing and release management
• Technical documentation and specification creation
• Supplier tracking and management
• Quality assurance and compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Master's Degree
• Knowledge of Ford processes and systems
• Experience in other interfacing interior commodities such as cockpit trim

Employment details - type, location, hours

Target Start Date: 28-SEP-2026

Original Duration: 364 Days

Work Hours: Standard Shift - Morning

Location: World Headquarters Building (WHQ), 20901 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI, 48124

Building: WHQ South (PDC)

Travel Required: No

Employment Type: Hybrid (Expected to be onsite at PDC, Dearborn for a minimum of 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday and Friday as needed.)

Equal opportunity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting [email protected] or fill out this form to request accommodations.