Design Release Engineer

Description The Design Release Engineer will coordinate design analysis and product development activities for advanced components and product lines, with a focus on exterior lighting hardware as well as coordinate with corresponding systems, and plastic injection molded parts. This role drives the release of new components, resolves design deficiencies, maintains cost controls, and provides technical direction to support personnel. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers, as well as ongoing engagement with new technologies and engineering best practices. Skills Design release, New product development, Design, Engineering, Program management, exterior lighting, teamcenter, Mechanical, Dre, Development, Mechanical engineering, Oem, Plastic injection molding, Product engineering Top Skills Details Design release,New product development,Design,Engineering,Program management,exterior lighting, exterior hardware, Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge with email communication tool Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally Strong written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently Strong ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations Strong understanding of materials, engineering theory and principles of design Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Troy, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Troy,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.