Overview
We are seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) with solid expertise in Body Exterior Trim systems to lead the design, development, validation, and release of exterior components for automotive programs. The role involves managing component development from concept through production launch, ensuring compliance with performance, quality, timing, cost, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in exterior plastic components, supplier management, engineering change management, product validation, and CAD/PLM tools within a vehicle development environment.
Responsibilities
Product Design & Development
Lead the design and development of Body Exterior Trim components including:
Front and Rear Bumpers
Grilles
Bumper Mounting Brackets
Wheel Arch Flares
Wheel Liners
Claddings
Roof Rails/Roof Racks
Side Steps
Spoilers
Belly Pans
Functional Plastic Components
Badges and Decorative Components
Perform concept development, feasibility studies, package reviews, and engineering assessments.
Develop and maintain master sections and ensure compliance with vehicle architecture requirements.
Drive component optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and performance.
Engineering Release & Change Management
Own engineering release activities and maintain product structures throughout the development lifecycle.
Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), design modifications, release documentation, and product updates.
Ensure timely creation and release of drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
Support tooling release readiness and production implementation activities.
Validation & Quality
Develop and execute Engineering Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV) plans.
Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA activities, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
Support APQP and quality convergence activities with suppliers and internal teams.
Investigate and resolve product issues during
📌 Design Release Engineer (India)
🏢 Expleo
📍 India