What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Body Closures Mid Level position at Segula Technologies?
Company Description
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, software, 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a driven Design Release Engineer to spearhead the engineering, design, and release of body closure systems. In this role, you will be the technical lead for assigned components, ensuring they meet all functional requirements, timing milestones, and manufacturing standards from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development: Lead the engineering, design, development, and release of body closure sheet metal and hinging systems.
Validation & Compliance: Maintain and update DVP&R and DFMEA; collaborate with virtual validation groups to ensure CAE scorecards and manufacturing feasibility are achieved.
Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate packaging with adjacent departments, including Electromechanical, Electrical, Lighting, and Trim.
Strategic Alignment: Work closely with Architecture, Vehicle Concepts, and Program Science teams to align iterative models with functional objectives and system requirements.
Supplier Management: Support and manage suppliers for quality actions and Vehicle Operations (VO) activities.
Reporting: Communicate technical product status and competitor benchmarking data to senior management.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent ABET-accredited program.
Experience: 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter.
Technical Expertise: Intermediate to advanced design/development experience in Body-in-White (BIW), Closures, or Exterior Systems.
Preferred Skills
Materials & Processing: Knowledge of steel/aluminum forming, high-strength steels, and composite production processes.
Technical Standards: Strong understanding of GD&T and weld parameters.
Manufacturing: Experience with BIW in-plant launches.
Quality Systems: Direct experience with DFMEA and DVP&R documentation.
Schedule & Coordination
Ability to support meetings throughout North American (NA) work hours.
Collaborative mindset to work closely with local engineering teams and Product Design Office (PDO).
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.