Design Release Engineer - Wiper / Washing Systems

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Alten Technology Design Release Engineer responsible for end-to-end ownership of wiper and washing system components from design through production release. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

Component Ownership: Lead the engineering design, development, packaging, and production release of wiper and washer subsystems from concept through full volume production.
Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate seamlessly with interfacing vehicle commodities, including Body-in-White (BIW), Electrical/Electronics (EE), Software, and Styling/Product Design Office (PDO).
Supplier Management: Function as the single point of contact for external suppliers, managing their delivery timelines, engineering progress, and first-piece sign-offs.
Quality & Validation: Build and execute the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), develop Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and ensure the system meets performance, packaging, and regulatory requirements. [1, 2, 3]
Change Management: Author, track, and validate engineering change notices (ECN/ECR) and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM
Launch Support: Provide on-site engineering support at manufacturing plants during pilot vehicle builds and production launches to resolve fit, finish, or functional performance issues
Continuous Improvement: Perform root-cause analysis on field warranty data and implement cost-optimization or weight-reduction actions

Qualification

EducationExperienceDomain KnowledgeQuality StandardsSoft SkillsCore Systems & Technical ToolsCAD SoftwareProduct Lifecycle ManagementInternal Tools

Required

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline.
Experience: Typically requires 3 to 5+ years of experience as a product, component, or design release engineer within the automotive industry.
Domain Knowledge: Proven track record in developing fluidic systems, electromechanical linkages, or similar exterior hardware components.
Quality Standards: Practical understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) workflows.
Soft Skills: Strong project management abilities, proactive problem-solving skills, and the capacity to negotiate complex supplier relationships under tight program timelines

Preferred

Direct product experience with wiper motor electronics, fluid dynamics (washer delivery), or glass packaging.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience handling international vehicle program rollouts.
Core Systems & Technical Tools
CAD Software: NX or CATIA for 3D modeling, packaging, and drawing generation.
Product Lifecycle Management: Teamcenter for managing data structures, geometry releases, and engineering changes.
Internal Tools: Stellantis internal change management platforms, GIMS/ISS for issue tracking, and AMPS sheets for assembly plant documentation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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