Design Release Engineer - Airbags

Design Release Engineer - Airbags | Rochester, MIWe are seeking a Design Release Engineer - Airbags to support our client in Rochester, MI. WHO WE ARE LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Our Client is looking for a dynamic, experienced Design Release Engineer to join our growing team. The Design Release Engineer - Airbags is responsible driving the development of the Passenger Airbag system components and challenged to develop unique solutions for various applications throughout the vehicle. This candidate will have responsibility to manage tier 1 airbag supplier engineers, external resources and collaborate across the vehicle component areas as needed to optimize application solutions. This position will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets, how these targets influence component level requirements, and how to ensure targets are met throughout the life of the vehicle by creating and maintaining APQP documentation.The DRE will lead the engineering and Tier 1 suppliers for the steering wheel, driver airbag and passenger airbag supporting the content listed in the Program Description Letter. This Engineer will report to the Lead - Restraints Systems Engineering manager and will be responsible for the following:Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop functional requirements for each system and component including: Steering wheel & Frontal Airbags Develop technical requirements for the systems and components in collaboration with internal functions, design studio, engineering and Teir 1 suppliers. Lead/Support the design, development, release and certification of the systems and components with product development tools - CAE, CAD, BOM, Drawing Release, Software Release, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, Attribute Validation, Vehicle Testing, Component Testing, and Certification Reporting for all regulatory requirements. WHAT YOU'LL NEEDEssential: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred. 8+ years of Design Release Engineering in Airbags and/or Steering WheelsExperience and knowledge of the vehicle level safety development process. Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills. Ability to lead teams and tier one suppliers and integrate and drive technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail, with all functions as needed. Direct working experience with NHTSA/FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS Crash Requirements. Ability and Desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast-paced environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Preferred: Master's in engineering.