Design Release Engineer- Interior trim

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid- Monday and Friday remote.

This candidate will support the development of interior hard trim and overhead systems for full-size trucks and SUVs. Key components include:

• Injection-molded interior trim parts
• Pillar trim components
• Headliner substrates
• Overhead systems such as lighting, assist handles, coat hooks, and related components

Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Plastics experience is required (injection molding, compression molding, plastic materials, or interior trim products).
• Design Release Engineering (DRE) experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T and dimensional analysis.
• Experience supporting product development, prototype builds, testing, and validation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Top Three Technical Skills

1. Interior CAD & Product Definition
2. • NX or similar CAD software
   • 3D and 2D design
   • Interior trim, overhead systems, and component interfaces
3. Release & Change Management
4. • Engineering release processes
   • BOM management
   • Configuration and change control
5. Dimensional Engineering & Problem Solving
6. • GD&T
   • Fit and finish analysis
   • Manufacturing feasibility

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and release of interior trim and overhead system components.
• Define product requirements and ensure designs meet quality, cost, manufacturing, and performance targets.
• Create and manage engineering releases, drawings, and design changes.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle testing, validation, and issue resolution.
• Analyze fit, finish, dimensional variation, and assembly concerns.
• Work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready designs.
• Identify problems early and drive corrective actions through structured problem-solving.

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.