Design Release Engineer - BIW, Structure

Job Description

Body-in-White (BIW) Design Release Engineer (DRE)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Experience: 5+ Years

Position Summary

Segula Technologies is seeking an experienced Body-in-White (BIW) Design Release Engineer (DRE) to support the design, development, release, and launch of BIW systems for new vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with body structures, sheet metal components, closures, underbody, and structural assemblies, along with strong knowledge of product development and automotive launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design release and engineering of BIW components from concept through production.
• Develop and release CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using NX and Teamcenter.
• Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO), part releases, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with design, CAE, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and program teams to ensure successful product development.
• Support packaging studies, tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and manufacturability reviews.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and APQP activities.
• Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues during prototype and production builds.
• Support vehicle launches, plant builds, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Stellantis engineering standards and program timing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of automotive Body-in-White (BIW) engineering or Design Release experience.
• Experience with sheet metal stampings, welded assemblies, structural components, and body systems.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering releases, BOM management, and change control.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and supplier development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous OEM BIW experience.
• Experience supporting vehicle launch activities.
• Knowledge of aluminum and high-strength steel body structures.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter workflows, Vis Mockup, and CAE integration.

Preferred Skills

• Body Structure Design
• BIW Engineering
• Design Release Engineering (DRE)
• Sheet Metal Design
• Closures & Structural Systems
• Underbody & Upper Body
• Siemens NX
• Teamcenter
• Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO)
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
• DFMEA / DVP&R
• APQP / PPAP
• Vehicle Packaging
• Manufacturing & Assembly Processes
• Prototype & Production Builds
• Root Cause Analysis
• Supplier Coordination
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Program Launch Support