Design & Release Engineer (Lighting Systems)

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work-we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

• A DRE is responsible for the following tasks; however, they may be called upon from time to time based on the business requirements to support additional work not outlined here.
• A DRE is responsible for their component from 'Cradle to Grave' (the owner and manager / CEO) accountable from inception to SOP (Start of Production) +3 months) in the main and to be able to do this they will be responsible for all aspects of the component.
• Their involvement will start from RFQ's (Request for Quotation) to technical reviews and ensuring all applicable component owner documentation such as Jama / Jira requirements are met for the component.
• The DRE is responsible for maintaining all project related documentation and deliverables including SPR's using internal meeting minutes associated with their component not limited to Mechanical design.
• This includes Geometrical design interfaces, Electrical and Electronic Hardware, Software, Optical, Testing (DVP (Design Validation Plan)) such as EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), Component and vehicle level testing such as Durability, Crest, Homologation of their components together with the help of other teams such as the Testing and Development, Certification, and external parties such as test facilities, Intertek, NHSTA etc.
• In addition to this they are responsible for product releasing the components as well organising internal reviews for Significant Characteristics (SC's) and Critical Characteristics (CC's) and cascade these as required.
• They are responsible for reviews such as, DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Optical- Speos as well as Studio reviews for Lit mock up sign off (buddy system).
• The DRE is also responsible for supporting Prototype and Production builds until the program is handed over to the Plant Vehicle Team (Resident Engineering team PVT) and the manufacturing team (MGF) and having a handshake between teams at the end of the project.
• The DRE is expected to collaborate with cross functional teams within the lighting organisation as well as other teams such as Studio, Purchasing, Quality, Body, Electrical and CAE teams within the organisation to deliver their component on time, to the agreed budget.
• As an additional responsibility the DRE's may be asked from time to time to come up with VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) opportunities for their components.

Salary Range: $100,000- $145,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

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