IP/Console Design Release Engineer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Design, evaluate & release vehicle IP/console systems, managing manufacturing & cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • process evaluation
  • design analysis
  • cost optimization
  • test planning
  • customer coordination
  • cae collaboration

Tasks

-Evaluate manufacturing processes for IP Structures, including steel and aluminum stamping, extrusion, robotic welding, magnesium die casting, and hybrid concepts. -Communicate with internal and external customer organizations and lead the product development team (PDT). -Support initial vehicle configuration work, cost optimization, customer-focused requirements, and product/process improvements. -Initiate the design process, perform design analysis, diagnose and correct deficiencies, and assist in maintaining cost controls. -Stay informed about new technologies and product developments. -Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across global vehicle programs. -Assess design-to-manufacturing processes such as injection molding, vibration welding, vacuum forming, foam-in-place, and wrapping for instrument panels and consoles. -Provide technical direction to support personnel and initiate supportive build programs. -Package components and coordinate with other vehicle systems (Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, etc.). -Use engineering tools and collaborate with CAE groups, including Safety Performance, to develop optimal system solutions. -Balance business imperatives like cost, mass, complexity, and timing. -Plan and implement test and development programs, coordinating with suppliers and customers frequently.

Requirements

  • lotus notes
  • catia
  • injection molding
  • engineering degree
  • 5 years
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Intermediate knowledge of Lotus Notes or other email communication tools. -Nice to have experience with RedX, DFSS, interior automotive, Catia, and Design. -Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration. -Experience partnering with senior management to analyze and solve issues. -Engineering Degree. -Ability to work well in a team, exhibiting strong teamwork skills. -Experience with injection molding and interior plastic parts or IP/Console DRE. -Ability to multitask and handle diverse assignments concurrently. -Strong ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations. -Intermediate knowledge in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Position-related experience of 5 years. -Strong understanding of materials, engineering theory, and principles of design. -Familiarity with basic hand and machine tools. -Strong ability to use common measurement tools and techniques. -Bachelor of Science in Engineering. -Familiarity with Fishbone analysis. -Excellent written and oral communication skills for meetings and presentations.

Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil