Project Engineer II - Design Release Engineer (DRE) AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions. MTI is looking for a motivated Design Release Engineer to join our team. We are specifically looking for an individual experienced/knowledgeable in driving system level designs and engineering work on customer projects from concept to production. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 3+ years postgraduate experience in a relevant position, with battery experience preferred. The Design Release Engineer opportunity requires a candidate with strong communication skills as this position will directly interface with the customer and internal teams. Location of this position will be at the home office in Plymouth, MI with travel to Troy, MI required as needed. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Skill Team Roles: Plans and formulates workflow of self and others to meet specified deadlines with minimum of supervision. Has engineering responsibility and can lead specific phases of projects i.e., technical studies, specification writing, establishing technical plans. Develops, coordinates development plans and drives own engineering activities accordingly. Plans, initiates, and coordinates other activities such as analysis, mechanical development, procurement, quality management. Can initiate and coordinate and participate in design FMEA's in a technical role (not as a moderator). Co-ordinates project meetings, design reviews and sign off reviews. Responsibility for reports and presentations (internal and to customer) Resolves engineering and design conflicts. Being able to judge when to escalate to project management, chief engineer, etc. Maintain interface with other systems of the overall project. Owns all system engineering tasks relating to system responsibility i.e.: Architecture Resolving design constraints and establishing interfaces DFMEA's, DVPR's BOM input Coordinating input from other skill teams as required i.e. analysis Supplier negotiations and lead-time planning Change management Customer interface Drives release/sign-off process and makes sure that all activities are planned, executed and targets met for release according to project timing plan Makes sure that all design, analysis, and mech. dev. deliverables are met according to project timing plan Able to coordinate work to meet tight deadlines Awareness of costs and budgets Lead and author single team proposals Provide engineering leadership to project teams All other duties/responsibilities as required Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Master's degree preferred 3-5+ years' experience DRE experience Excellent knowledge of more than one area of engine systems CAD skills, preferable Catia V5, (not required but would be an advantage) Can lead system engineering process i.e. P-diagrams and boundary diagrams DFMEA's DVP&R Supplier negotiations Team leader skills Communication and presentation skills Effectively communicates to customers Good understanding of CAE tools and practices Good understanding of mechanical development Understanding of quality management tools AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage. AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.