Design Release Engineer - BIW, Structure

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SEGULA Technologies