This position requires eligibility for a TN visa (i.e., Canadian citizenship) because it is located in Auburn Hills, MI.

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Door Systems is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing, and production release of automotive door system components .

The Engineer will have end‑to‑end ownership of assigned door components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, package, validate, and release automotive door system components .
- Manage the engineering development of door components from concept through production.
- Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R;) activities and ensure validation requirements are met.
- Support door system component builds, prototype builds, and production builds.
- Manage engineering changes, including change requests, design revisions, and implementation timing.
- Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM)



and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Manage CAD models, drawings, and engineering data in Teamcenter.
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support vehicle assembly plants with technical resolution of door system issues during prototype and production builds.
- Support service teams with field warranty issues related to door components and participate in root cause analysis.
- Lead or support root cause investigations for door system failures and implement corrective actions.
- Identify and implement weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and other efficiency initiatives.
- Communicate technical product status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management.
- Ensure door components meet applicable functional, performance, manufacturing, quality, and durability requirements.

📌 Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Automotive Door Systems (Windsor)
🏢 Groupe SEGULA Technologies
📍 Windsor