Design Release Engineer - Exterior Bumper

• The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing automotive components and systems from initial concept through full-volume production. The role includes design ownership, coordination with internal and external teams, and ensuring timely release, validation, and production readiness of components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop components and systems from concept, design, and validation through production launch

• Provide feasibility input on concepts from Product Design Office (PDO), sketches, and clay models

• Establish and manage development timelines throughout the project lifecycle

• Define and manage functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for assigned components

• Lead the design process while coordinating with internal CAD teams and external design partners

• Release final component geometry using Teamcenter / NX CAD tools

• Support virtual validation using CAE tools and coordinate physical validation at component, system, and vehicle levels

• Manage and maintain release documentation and engineering records

• Plan and support tool development and oversee part readiness for production

• Provide on-site support during vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plants

• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for issues related to fit, finish, assembly, and functionality

• Analyze warranty issues, support cost reduction initiatives, and improve production efficiency

• Prepare and support safety compliance documentation and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive product development or design & release engineering

• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter and NX CAD

• Good understanding of DVPR, DFMEA, GD&T, and automotive development processes

• Experience coordinating with CAE, manufacturing, and supplier teams

• Knowledge of vehicle build, validation, and launch activities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

• Familiarity with assembly plant support and production launches

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.