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Design Release Engineer

Confidential | auburn hills, United-States | Posted June 09, 2026

Position Overview

Overview

A leading automotive organization is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) to own and deliver exterior systems from initial concept through full‑volume production. This role is not a CAD designer position —the DRE is accountable for the part/system ownership , including cost, quality, BOM, and change management , while working cross‑functionally with Product Design, suppliers, manufacturing, and internal engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on release experience, launch exposure, and strong ownership across complex exterior plastic assemblies.


Responsibilities

  • Own assigned exterior parts/systems from concept through production launch
  • Lead feasibility reviews from Product Design concepts, sketches, and clay models
  • Establish and manage development timelines across the project lifecycle
  • Define ...

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