ALTEN Technology USA
Design Release Engineer – Cockpit (Instrument Panel, Console & Doors)
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, and production release of automotive cockpit interior components—primarily instrument panels, consoles, and doors. This role requires managing design feasibility, validation testing, risk assessment (DFMEA), and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure components meet performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
What you'll do
- Drive design and development of instrument panel, console, and door components from concept through production release
- Collaborate with suppliers on design feasibility, manufacturability, cost optimization, and engineering standards compliance
- Develop and execute validation testing strategies, including component, vehicle, and durability testing
- Lead DFMEA and risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential failures
- Provide technical guidance on design issues, material selection, and manufacturing process improvements
- Generate technical documentation and partner with manufacturing, quality, and vehicle integration teams
What they're looking for
- CAD tools and design validation processes (DVP)
- DFMEA and failure mode analysis
- Plastic injection molding and trim assembly processes
- Instrument panel architecture including airbag integration and cross-car beam design
- Ergonomic design and human-machine interface (HMI) integration
- Safety and regulatory requirements knowledge
- Fit and finish and perceived quality optimization
- Cross-functional communication and technical leadership
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing or releasing an instrument panel from concept to production—what were the key challenges and how did you address them?
- Describe your experience with plastic injection molding processes and how you've optimized design for manufacturability and cost.