Design Release Engineer Interior Hard Trim

Akkodis is recruiting for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) Interior hard trim for an automotive giant in the Auburn, Hills, MI area. This is an onsite contract positoin with a pay range of $35 an hour to $40 an hour depending on education, experience, location and other factors. The candidate will design, release, and launch assigned interior hard trim components for vehicle programs. Scope includes injection-molded and compression-molded parts such as A/B/C/D pillar trim, quarter and cargo trim, liftgate trim, scuff plates, and load floors. The engineer works under the direction of senior DREs and the Sub-System Team Leader (SSTL), partnering with Design Studio, Body, Restraints, Manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver world-class fit, finish, and craftsmanship.

TOP 3 MUST-HAVE SKILLS

• 3D CAD and product definition: NX preferred (CATIA acceptable); able to build and modify 3D models, sections, and 2D drawings for plastic trim parts.
• Plastic part design fundamentals: injection molding, draft, wall stock, ribs and bosses, attachments, and GD&T.
• Release and change control: BOM and part number management, drawing release, and change notice processing in an OEM or Tier 1 PLM system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, release, and develop assigned hard trim components, including pillar trim, quarter and cargo trim panels, liftgate trim, scuff plates, and load floors, with guidance from senior DREs.
• Maintain 2D/3D data, BOMs, piece numbers, and engineering documentation in systems; prepare and process change notices (CNs).
• Support Design Studio feasibility reviews, providing input on surfaces, parting lines, grain, and gap and flush.
• Support packaging and integration with Body, Restraints, Electrical, and adjacent cockpit systems, including GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Apply FMVSS requirements for hard trim, including FMVSS 201 head impact and FMVSS 302 flammability, with support from compliance experts.
• Participate in supplier design reviews, DFMEAs, tooling kickoffs, and APQP activities; track open issues to closure.
• Execute DVP&R testing for assigned parts, coordinate with labs, and report results against requirements.
• Support prototype builds, PPAP, and plant launch activities, helping resolve fit, finish, and assembly issues.
• Use structured problem solving (5-Why, KT, Red X) on quality and GIMS issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor' s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Plastics, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of engineering experience in automotive or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD (NX preferred, CATIA acceptable).
• Understanding of plastic part design fundamentals and GD&T.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP.

If interested forward resume to tina.johnsonkelley@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.