About the job
As a Design Release Engineer (DRE) specializing in Wheels, Wheel Trim, and Tires, you will take charge of the comprehensive design and release process for wheel and tire components, guiding them from initial concept through to vehicle launch. This pivotal role necessitates seamless collaboration with suppliers, design studios, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to guarantee that components satisfy performance, safety, cost, and timing benchmarks. Additionally, the DRE is instrumental in validation testing, resolving issues, and fostering continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the design, development, and release of wheels, wheel trim, and tire components.
Work closely with styling/design studios and suppliers to ensure both functional and aesthetic system-level requirements are met.
Align with program schedules, tracking deliverables using KPIs and Change/Work/Issue (C/W/I) metrics.
Collaborate with vehicle integration and packaging teams for proper fit, form, and function.
Generate and distribute source packages, coordinating closely with purchasing teams for sourcing activities.
Define, coordinate, and implement test plans at the component, subsystem, and vehicle levels to validate performance.
Support tire product development across assigned vehicle programs.
Manage tire functional performance targets and conduct benchmarking to assess competitiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Present program status, technical risks, and action plans to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Tackle quality, manufacturing, and service-related concerns throughout all phases of vehicle development.
