Design Release Engineer - Upper Body

• Support BIW (Body-in-White) design activities, including CAD modeling, drawing updates, and release documentation
• Assist senior engineers in day-to-day engineering tasks related to Upperbody Complete components
• Participate in design reviews and help track actions, issues, and follow-ups
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and CAE teams (Durability, Safety, NVH) to understand analysis results and support design updates
• Support tooling and assembly readiness activities prior to Tool Kick-Off
• Attend supplier meetings alongside release engineers and assist with APQP documentation and technical follow-ups
• Help gather data for cost roll-ups and support cost optimization initiatives with suppliers
• Contribute to program milestone preparation by ensuring assigned deliverables are completed on time
• Document engineering changes, risks, and issues, and communicate them to the project team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3–5 years of experience (or equivalent internship/co-op exposure) in automotive BIW engineering, product design, or manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of CAD and PLM tools (CATIA V5, NX, Teamcenter or similar)
• Foundational understanding of GD&T and BIW manufacturing processes
• Willingness to learn DVP&R, DFMEA, and automotive release processes
• Strong problem-solving skills with good communication and teamwork abilities
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Internship or project experience with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
• Exposure to stamping, welding, or sealing processes
• Interest in cost awareness and supplier collaboration

Additional Information

WORK LOCATION IN MICHIGAN, USA; MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR TN VISA (CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP)

About the Company

WORK LOCATION IN MICHIGAN, USA; MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR TN VISA (CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP)

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.

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