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Design Release Engineer Auburn Hills, MI
Posted: 8/3/2026
Job Description
Job ID#: 64508
Job Category: Engineering
Position Type: Contract
Duration: Long Term
Remaining Positions: 1
Details: Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI
Design Release Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, timing and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Filler pipes, Fuel lines, Fuel Cap & Capless. Other responsibilities will include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management. The Design Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, Design Team, CAE engineers, vehicle program team, supplier operations and manufacturing plants.
Responsibilities
Deliver all program milestone requirements on time and with quality
Manage design changes to components and resolve functional, durability, assembly issues as required
Utilize engineering tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, application & adherence of specifications & best practices
Lead technical design reviews for components at key program milestones and at management reviews
Review validation setup at internal location or supplier, ensuring testing is performed to specification, review test results for accuracy and compliance requirements and report results to management
Collaborate with cross functional teams (safety, packaging, program, design, advanced manufacturing) to ensure robust design of fuel components through program milestones & launch
Be on site at production plant & engineering office to support builds and issue resolution
Ensure quality post program launch by supporting warranty reviews
Experience Required
Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college.
Experience Preferred
5 or more years of design/development automotive engineering experience in Fuel Systems and/or UREA, will consider an internship with Fuel/Urea Systems as part of that experience as well as Plant Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Prototype experience.
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred Belt certification.
Solid understanding of system/component design.
General understanding of NX, TeamCenter and Bill of Material Management (EBOM/Codep/PLM/Other).
Education Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related degree field.
Education Preferred
Master of Science Degree in Engineering.
**Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives***
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About Stefanini Group
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.
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Worksite address
auburn hills, MI, 48326, US
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