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Design Release Engineer

Trillium Drivers is now seeking a Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills!

The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production.

The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from concepts, sketch, and clay models.
-Establish and manage development timeline for life of project.
-Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
-The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.
-The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools.
-Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing.
-Manage internal documentation for release of systems.
-Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.
-On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.
-Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance.
-Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents. 

Pay rate is $42/hour. Apply now!
 
Requirements:  
-HYBRID (min 3 days in office, 2 remote) 
-Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
-Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive system development or related area.
-Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
-Strong knowledge of elastomeric materials (EPDM, TPV, TPE) and sealing system functions.
-Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing (dust, water, noise).
-Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Experience with release systems.
-Demonstrated automotive interest (via hobbies or college project)
-Self-motivated individual.
-Demonstrated passion to work in the automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
-Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 sealing suppliers.
-Experience with problem solving such as Red-X 
-Experience with robust design such as DFSS
-Knowledge of global automotive standards and sealing performance requirements.
-Understanding of thermal expansion, body tolerances, and design for assembly in relation to sealing systems.
-Hands-on experience with vehicle builds and plant launch activities.

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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