Adient · 3 hours ago
Design Release Engineer
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAdient is a company specializing in automotive seating systems, and they are seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, release, and ongoing engineering management of assigned components. The role involves coordinating with OEM platform teams, suppliers, and internal engineering groups to ensure successful program execution.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering release activities for assigned parts (seats, trim, foam, etc. depending on program needs)
Serve as the key engineering interface to OEM platform teams, supporting program timing, technical reviews, and issue resolution
Create, update, and release engineering documentation including:
Drawings
Specifications
Change Requests (CRs)
Change Orders (COs)
Temporary Work Orders (TWOs)
Support OEM release processes
Participate in GM/Adient engineering change processes (ECR creation, validation plans, VCD attachments, DRBFM submissions)
Manage timing, cost impacts, and coordination with Design System Engineers, Validation Engineers, and Program Engineering Managers
Travel to customer and supplier manufacturing sites for design reviews, issue resolution, and launch support
Qualification
Required
Lead engineering release activities for assigned parts (seats, trim, foam, etc. depending on program needs)
Serve as the key engineering interface to OEM platform teams, supporting program timing, technical reviews, and issue resolution
Create, update, and release engineering documentation including: Drawings, Specifications, Change Requests (CRs), Change Orders (COs), Temporary Work Orders (TWOs)
Support OEM release processes
Participate in GM/Adient engineering change processes (ECR creation, validation plans, VCD attachments, DRBFM submissions)
Manage timing, cost impacts, and coordination with Design System Engineers, Validation Engineers, and Program Engineering Managers
Travel to customer and supplier manufacturing sites for design reviews, issue resolution, and launch support
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for interfacing with OEM engineering and cross‑functional internal teams
Experience using release systems is a must; Highly preferred experience working in ECM / Edge
Solid technical foundation in mechanical design, product development, problem solving, and requirements balancing
Knowledge of CAD systems such as Unigraphics/NX
Strong analytical ability, especially in assessing risks, design constraints, manufacturability, and cost impacts
Ability to support fast‑paced program environments with hands‑on engineering ownership
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Associate degree acceptable with sufficient relevant experience
Minimum 2 years experience in automotive seating, interiors, or product development
Direct OEM experience (particularly General Motors) is highly beneficial
Familiarity with GM tooling, eSOR requirements, CCC components, and seating program workflows is advantageous
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Direct OEM experience (particularly General Motors) is highly beneficial
Familiarity with GM tooling, eSOR requirements, CCC components, and seating program workflows is advantageous
Company
Adient
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.
10001+ employees
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President/CEO
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