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Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Exterior Mirror

ALTEN Technology USA
CompanyALTEN Technology USA
CategoryEngineering
LocationAuburn Hills
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted30 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Job Summary:   The Exterior Mirror Design and Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for prism, electrochromic, and digital mirror component and system design, development, and engineering release for Client production vehicles.  The DRE will take part in development of vehicle level functional objectives and work to establish, and achieve, the corresponding component level functional objectives.  The DRE will be responsible for the components/system from initial concept, packaging, software/hardware development, kinematic/compliance modeling, virtual analysis, physical validation, through component and vehicle launch. Responsibilities include overseeing component design, FMEA,  analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), development, component validation (DVP&R, change management (CCD/WebCN), engineering bill of material (EBOM), build support, issue management (GIMS), joint design, root cause analysis, solution development, and in-person support for associated testing, issue root cause, plant support, etc. Job Description: The (DRE) job responsibilities include but not limited to: Directly involved with supplier design efforts and design reviews to ensure the supplier design meets Client expectation as listed in Client specifications. Ensure systems comply with quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives. Collaborate with advanced team to develop, define, and package system designs prior to sourcing. Serve as the regional on-site support for Interior Mirrors. Develop and maintain core boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R). Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology. Support quality and warranty initiatives with technical specifications and evaluations. Ensure part variation and failure modes are addressed in an expedited way to improve customer satisfaction. Support business case studies and develop innovative ways of meeting required functional objectives and technical specifications with reduced investment. Perform technical evaluations during the Request for Quote (RFQ) process. Responsible for meeting all vehicle program milestones and conducting all releasing processes within Client related to the component and its interface within the vehicle. Apply design best practices and lessons learned from past product developments within Client. Responsible to interface with EE systems engineering in the development of vehicle functional (VF) specifications and work with our suppliers on Requirements Analysis (RAR). Review and approve software and hardware releases/changes including DVP&Rs and Software Component Verification/Validation Reports (CVVRs). Support efforts to meet warranty targets and relevant quality service field initiatives. Communicate component product