Acro Service Corp · 1 day ago
Design Release Engineer
Warren, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $65/hr
8+ years expAcro Service Corp is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer (DRE) who will lead the engineering, integration, and launch of instrument panel and console systems. The role demands strong technical authority and responsibility for CAD/package integration, supplier collaboration, and ensuring quality and performance targets across vehicle development milestones.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Goldi Jain
Responsibilities
Design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of the complex instrument panel and console subsystems will be your day to day duties
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs
Utilize engineering tools (DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA) and leverage CAE groups including Safety Performance to successfully develop the best system solution
Assessment of design to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, vibration welding, vacuum forming, foam-in-place, wrapping)
Package components, manage CAD development through supplier and collaborate with other systems within the vehicle (Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, etc.). Ensure best practices are incorporated in the CAD and seeks support when best practice not met. Schedule and lead Peer Reviews
Work cross-functionally to support initial vehicle configuration work, realize cost optimization, deliver customer-driven requirements, and implement product and process improvements
Balance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, part count, mass, complexity, timing, and content
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (e.g. Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers) and lead the product development team (PDT). Track and resolve open issues with support
Review, support and apply benchmarking for design direction competitiveness
Lead execution through change management process to support workstreams and initiatives described above
Support in the development of Statement of Requirements (SOR) Creation and lead in the development of statements of work, key partner for DFMEA/DRBFM/FEA
Lead launch activities for your program and commodity with a quality and on time execution mindset
Actively contribute to enterprise initiatives: CAE driven design, virtual execution (including “virtual by 2025”), automation, faster development, and enhanced supply chain
Maintain process discipline through the project development: crystal clear documentation, lessons learned read across, risk registers, and disciplined engineering execution
Drive change management rigor (concise problem statements, alternatives, decisions, and impacts on cost, mass, timing, and complexity)
Use benchmarking to calibrate design direction competitiveness and to inform BOM row strategies and feature/content decisions
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety within the PDT—escalate risks early with facts and options
Strengthen knowledge management (checklists, playbooks, templates, “golden references”) and support global alignment on standards and read across
Travel as needed during development, integration, and launch phases (plant builds, supplier trials, DV/PV events, craftsmanship audits)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials or related)
8–10 years in the commodity: instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim development; end to end exposure from early product definition through launch
Demonstrated outstanding performance in subsystem ownership, issue resolution, and on time delivery to vehicle development milestones
Sub system expertise in injection molded trim, foam in place, thermoformed skins, and cut and sew wrapping of substrates. Detailed knowledge of IP, IP Structure, and Floor Console performance requirements, applicable regulations, and best practices
Proven proficiency in component/subsystem design and development, vehicle integration, and design for manufacturability/automation
Mastery of DFMEA/DRBFM, DVP&R development, ICDs, and PFMEA collaboration with ME
Strong partnership with CAE (including Safety Performance) to validate robustness and inform design iterations using data driven decisions
DFSS Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred. Demonstrated use of DFSS tools to prevent defects and enable read across
Demonstrated ownership and urgency, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive clear outcomes on cost, mass, complexity, timing, and content
Project management capability; PMI/PMP preferred
Effective in change management (clear problem framing, options with quantified impacts, and decisive, documented approvals)
Strong written and verbal communication; able to lead PDTs and coordinate with Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and adjacent systems (Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints)
Proven ability to influence without authority, escalate appropriately, and drive cross functional alignment
Proficiency with CAD workflows and release processes; ability to manage CAD through supplier, ensure best practices, and lead peer reviews
Established knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project; experience with CAD/visualization tools (e.g., VisMockup, NX/UniGraphics or similar)
Preferred
Black Belt preferred
Project management capability; PMI/PMP preferred
Company
Acro Service Corp
With singular global reach and agility, Acro Service Corporation offers you a unique integrated approach to staffing and consulting solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ehrhart, CCWP
VP - Global Supplier Partnerships
Staci Dodson Beurer SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CSP
Chief People Officer (VP, HR)
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