Hiring: Design Release Engineer Company: Akkodis Location: Auburn Hills, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:34:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CATIA, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Product Lifecycle Management About the job Experience: •10 to 15 years of accumulated experience in vehicle body engineering •15 years of accumulated experience in vehicle body engineering Required Skills: •10 to 15 years of accumulated experience in vehicle body engineering •Strong technical understanding of automotive Body-in-White systems, including design, development, and release processes. •Understanding of automotive vehicle systems and their packaging requirements •Relevant experience and understanding of component manufacturing processes like sheet metal forming, roll forming, casting, and modern joining technologies. •Understanding of manufacturing feasibility/ design for manufacturing & assembly •Knowledge of applying various types of materials (steel, advanced high-strength steel, aluminum, adhesives/sealers) •Lead and oversee leading the design and development of weight-efficient BIW structural designs to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, durability, and crash performance from a blank page through to production. •Create and develop designs that are optimized for performance, weight, durability, and cost. Qualifications: •Develop part designs from master sections and design surfaces for Body Structure components. •Bachelor/Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university •Must be authorized to work in North America. Compensation: •$120,000 - $125,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!