Design Release Engineer (Active Aerodynamic S

We are recruiting an experienced Design Release Engineer (Active Aerodynamic System) to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

OnsiteMust be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES

Owns the design and engineering release of active aero systems (e.g., active grille shutters, active air dams) for production vehicles Defines and delivers component-level objectives aligned to vehicle functional targets Leads the system from concept and packaging through design, analysis, validation, and launch Coordinating suppliers and cross-functional teams and supporting testing, plant activities, and issue resolution Lead supplier design reviews and ensure designs meet requirements and specifications Deliver systems that meet quality, performance, timing, weight, and cost targets Collaborate with advanced engineering to define and package designs prior to sourcing Provide regional, on-site mechatronics component support as needed Develop and maintain boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, DFMEA, and DVP&R Ensure integration with adjacent components, network communications, and ECUs Manage design integrity and releasing in NX/Teamcenter, including EBOM, change management (CCD/WebCN), and hardware/software releases/changes (including DVP&Rs) Plan and execute analysis and validation activities (e.g., CAE/CFD, kinematic/compliance modeling), including benchmarking and competitive/technology investigations Drive issue management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; support quality and warranty initiatives and field concerns Support RFQ activities, technical evaluations, and business cases; identify innovative, cost-effective solutions to meet functional objectives Own program timing and deliverables, meeting vehicle program milestones and communicating status via issue lists, timelines, and technical presentations Coordinate regulatory compliance activities with suppliers and internal compliance teams Direct suppliers in developing, testing, and releasing hardware and software to meet vehicle- and subsystem-level functional/behavior objectives; support requirements development with EE systems engineering (VF specs) and supplier requirements analysis (RAR)REQUIRED

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics engineering Minimum 5 years of product development experience in active aero systems (e.g., active grille shutters, active air dams) for production vehicles Comfortable owning a component or system from concept through launchExperience with mechatronics or moving systems such as actuators, deployable mechanisms, shutters, flaps, cooling systems, or other electromechanical products Experience owning supplier designed components Experience leading suppliers and holding them accountable Familiarity with system integration into the vehicle Understands requirements, testing, launch, and validation activities

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Exterior components or plastics experience Injection molding or design for assembly exposure Ability to read and understand CFD reports (not perform them) Aero experience

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$38.00 - $42.00/hour (depending on experience) Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) - extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc. Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

Qualifications:

Bachelor