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Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior - Instrument Panel & Cockpit Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior - Instrument Panel & Cockpit Engineer. This is a contract position.

looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Instrument Panel & Cockpit Engineer to join our growing team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design. This position will primarily be responsible for the successful prototype build of the Beta IP & Cockpit Assembly. A successful candidate will grow into further responsibilities into the production team. 

• Lead the Beta Prototype design and release of the Instrument Panel and Cockpit system.
• Represent Interiors onsite daily at build events in Auburn Hills, Mi.
• Support Full Service Supplier Cockpit Assembler build event in Shelby Township, Mi.
• Lead Build to Print Cross Car Beam.
• Lead all Cockpit related open issues ensure communication with production Design and Release Team.
• Lead Validation as needed.
• Manage costs and timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years of vehicle design and release experience in Instrument Panel and Cockpit Designs with several launches completed.
• Undeniable passion for Automotive Interiors.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T / RSS Tolerance stack.
• Knowledge of design considerations required for plastic/composite components.
• Proven communication and team building skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Catia v5 knowledge a plus.
• Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast paced environment.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.