Design Release Engineer- Automotive Interiors IP

Candidate Location Requirements: Phoenix, Arizona or Southfield, Michigan Engineer / Senior Engineer – Interiors Role • Be a significant contributor to a world‑class Interior Components and Systems engineering team • Create industry‑leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality • Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the portfolio • Work collaboratively within a cross‑functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems • Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on‑time delivery of Interior Components and Systems • Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development Qualifications • 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.) • Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities • Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP • Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) • Vehicle and product launch experience Advantageous • Flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment • Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems • Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution • Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements • Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T • A strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team • A practical, hands‑on approach that complements theoretical knowledge • Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills Ideal candidate has designed SYSTEMS on a BUILD TO PRINT scheme, capable of designing with manufacturing in mind, knowledge of INJECTION MOLDING, compression forming, lamination, GD&T etc.