D&R Engineer - Body & Exterior Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a D&R Engineer – Body & Exterior Systems to support the design, development, validation, and release of automotive body and exterior components for vehicle programs. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design Studio, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Program Management to deliver high-quality products that meet cost, weight, performance, timing, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and release activities for body and exterior components such as fixed glass, wipers, spoilers, roof rails, badges, running boards, appliques, and related systems.
• Manage product development from concept through launch and production support.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables including ESOW, Engineering Concepts, BOMs, and WERS releases.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier engagement, design reviews, and engineering change management.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, manufacturing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate validation, durability testing, prototype development, and product sign-off activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design, manufacturing, and quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers, assembly plants, and global engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of automotive Design & Release (D&R) engineering experience.
• Experience with automotive body or exterior systems/components.
• Hands-on experience with:
• • Teamcenter
  • Vismockup
  • AVBOM / FEDE BOM
  • WERS
  • CAD Design
• Experience supporting component design, validation, testing, and production release.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?\r\nG-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!\r\n\r\nG-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\r\n \r\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.