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Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Senior Engineer
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What they do
A Mechanical Product Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of a new product, with specific reference to the mechanical function of the final product. May also be partially responsible for engineering of materials, graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$65,232 / year median in Michigan
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Design Release Engineer (DRE) Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Bachelor's/master's degree in mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline
- Experience in Automotive Vehicle Development and Product Engineering
- Strong knowledge of Interior and Exterior Trim Systems
- Expertise in Vehicle Packaging and Integration of components/subsystems into base vehicles
- Hands-on experience with A-Class surface development and design feasibility evaluation
- Good understanding of plastics, sheet metal, and casting component design
- Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional variation analysis, tolerance stack-up, and dimensional management
- Experience in Gap & Flush (G&F) development and quality requirements
- Familiarity with DVP&R, validation planning, testing, and issue resolution
- Understanding of DFM/DFA, tooling development, manufacturing processes, and manufacturability reviews
- Experience in engineering drawing creation and release management
- Proficiency in Catia V6 and PLM systems.
- Knowledge of Change Management, CMF requirements, and engineering release processes
- Strong collaboration skills with CAE, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Cross-Functional Teams Roles & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of sensor-related components/subsystems into the existing vehicle
- Develop engineering solutions meeting mass, performance, quality, cost, and timing targets
- Coordinate with CAE teams to review simulation results and implement design improvements
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with manufacturing, validation, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams
- Support development of A-class surfaces, packaging studies, and feasibility assessments
- Drive DVP planning, validation activities, issue investigation, and corrective actions
- Perform dimensional analysis, tolerance stack-up studies, and Gap & Flush optimization
- Ensure designs comply with manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and tooling requirements
- Create and release engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and related documentation
- Support prototype builds, vehicle integration builds, alpha/beta builds, and production validation activities
- Investigate build issues and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders
- Manage engineering changes through release cycles and ensure configuration integrity
- Collaborate with suppliers for component development, tooling readiness, and production launch support
- Track and resolve design, validation, manufacturing, and field issues through closure Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Communication:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams (design, software) and non-technical teams (operations, technicians). Education BS in Mechanical Engineering (EE), Automotive Engineering (ME) or equivalent practical experience. TCS Employee Benefits Summary- Discretionary Annual Incentive.