Design Release Engineer- Alternator / 12V Electrical Components

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We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.</p></div><p> </p> <h2 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Job Summary</h2> <p>The Design Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the technical development, integration, validation, and release of automotive alternators and related 12V electrical components. The role requires a strong understanding of alternator systems, including mechanical design, electrical performance, voltage regulation, vehicle integration, and supplier development.</p> <p>The engineer will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to ensure component performance, product quality, reliability, and compliance with automotive requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.</p> <h2>Technical Requirements</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.</p> </li> <li> <p>Minimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably with direct experience in <strong>alternators, 12V Battery Starter Generators (BSG), or related automotive electrical components</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong understanding of alternator design, functionality, electrical generation, voltage regulation, and charging systems.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with mechanical and electrical integration of alternators into vehicle systems.</p> </li> <li> <p>Solid understanding of automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and vehicle packaging constraints.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in component validation, verification, supplier management, and production release.</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with automotive quality tools, continuous improvement methodologies, and customer claim management.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation.</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Technical Skills and Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>Develop and release alternators and related 12V electrical components in accordance with vehicle program requirements.</p> </li> <li> <p>Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of alternator components, including the rotor, stator, rectifier, voltage regulator, bearings, housing, and mounting interfaces.</p> </li> <li> <p>Review and validate component designs, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with automotive environmental, mechanical, electrical, thermal, vibration, durability, and reliability requirements.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support alternator integration within the vehicle electrical architecture, including packaging, mounting, belt-drive interfaces, and electrical connections.</p> </li> <li> <p>Apply EMC fundamentals, DFMEA, and engineering best practices during component development.</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve design, integration, and validation issues.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support component testing, validation activities, issue resolution, and production launch readiness.</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Quality and Continuous Improvement</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>Lead and support root cause analysis for component failures, production issues, and customer concerns.</p> </li> <li> <p>Define and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve component quality and reliability.</p> </li> <li> <p>Analyze validation results and field performance data to identify improvement opportunities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with established quality targets, engineering specifications, and automotive standards.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support supplier quality improvement and resolution of customer claims.</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Behavioral and Leadership Requirements</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <p>Ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present technical topics to senior leadership.</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts, coordinate stakeholders, and drive issues to closure.</p> </li> <l