Where is the Design and Release Engineer - Underbody role at SEGULA Technologies based?

This role is based in Auburn Hills, MI.

What polymers or materials does this Design and Release Engineer - Underbody role work with?

Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS), aluminum alloys, composite shielding.

What techniques or methods are required for this Design and Release Engineer - Underbody role?

gravel impact testing, salt spray corrosion testing, thermal durability testing, fatigue testing.

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Design and Release Engineer - Underbody

SEGULA Technologies · Auburn Hills, MI1mo agoverified 20 h ago

BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $118k (200 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Own design, validation, and release of underbody structural and protective components for automotive programs.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with EV battery enclosures, composite shielding, and structural adhesives in a fast-moving automotive program.

Might not be for you. CAD-heavy office role with limited hands-on lab work; focused on design release rather than materials R&D.

Mostly desk workGeneralist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials rolecomposite shielding, structural adhesives, compression molding, surface coating/e-coat, corrosion mitigation

H-1B filings

SEGULA Technologies filed 37 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Dre “ Biw Upper Body. Median filed pay: $88K a year.

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Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Industry: Automotive
Role: Product Development

Materials

Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)aluminum alloys17 rolescomposite shielding

Techniques

gravel impact testingsalt spray corrosion testing1 rolethermal durability testingfatigue testing22 roles

Benefits

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Role details

Position Overview

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Underbody takes full ownership of the end-to-end design, development, validation, and production release of structural, mechanical, and protective components located beneath the vehicle cabin floor.

Core Responsibilities

Component Ownership: Lead engineering lifecycle management for floor pans, frame rails, crossmembers, torque boxes, heat shields, EV battery enclosures, aero panels, and splash guards.
CAD & Packaging: Partner with CAD designers to package components within tight clearance envelopes, avoiding interference with exhaust, suspension, high-voltage routing, and powertrain systems.
Structural Performance: Collaborate with FEA teams to optimize parts for crashworthiness (side-impact, pole, underbody strike), NVH, and structural durability.
Supplier & Manufacturing Management: Direct Tier-1 suppliers from prototype phase through Start of Production (SOP), ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM) across sheet metal, extrusions, and composite structures.
Testing & Validation: Define and execute the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), overseeing gravel impact, salt spray corrosion, thermal durability, and fatigue testing.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

CAD Systems: Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.
Materials & Joining: Hands-on experience with Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS), aluminum alloys, composite shielding, spot welding, structural adhesives, SPR, and standard automotive fasteners.
Manufacturing Processes: Deep understanding of stamping, extrusion, compression molding, surface coating/e-coat, and corrosion mitigation.
Quality & Engineering Standards: Direct experience applying DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, APQP, and PPAP frameworks.