Design Release Engineer

Job Description

As a Design Release Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, sourcing, release, validation, and verification of component labels. You will be responsible for facilitating traceability information of parts, ensuring seamless communication with suppliers, and supporting the implementation of scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify target parts and lead the design, sourcing, release, validation, and verification of labels.
• Support the design, release, and implementation of component labels.
• Facilitate traceability information of parts tied to the VIN of vehicles assembled at the plant.
• Lead discussions with suppliers to specify needed label updates, request quotes, and manage the change control process.
• Communicate label descriptions and requirements to support manufacturing plant scanning implementation.
• Conduct reviews of current scanner status across all North American plants and identify where new scanners are needed.
• Identify and implement new scanning equipment to support traceability information for designated components.
• Request quotes for new scanning equipment and lead the acquisition process.
• Act as a single point of contact for plant-based personnel, ensuring preparations for equipment installation and data acquisition systems setup.
• Develop and execute plans for the validation and verification of installed equipment performance.
• Manage and update manufacturing-specific documents for parts, including scanning and storing traceability information.
• Maintain weekly correspondence with Manufacturing Engineer counterparts to track Change Request progress and assist in approvals.
• Create a work plan to ensure all key program milestones are met.
• Lead price and investment quotations for all component, module, and engineering changes.
• Develop and manage open issues reporting of design changes, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the master program BOM using client tools.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience as a Design Release Engineer for automotive parts/systems.
• Full program product development experience. Must have WERS release systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Teamcenter, data management, and traceability methodology.
• Knowledge of scanning and data acquisition equipment functionality.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Catia, Teamcenter, WERS, and DRE.
• Previous experience working at Ford.

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $42 - $45