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Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$38.75 - $44.50/hr

Design Release Engineer - Elkhart Plant Location: Elkhart, Indiana Department: Engineering Position ... Design mechanical components, brackets, mounting systems, enclosures, harness routing, hose routing ...

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Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$38.75 - $44.50/hr

Design Release Engineer - Elkhart Plant Location: Elkhart, Indiana Department: Engineering Position ... Design mechanical components, brackets, mounting systems, enclosures, harness routing, hose routing ...

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Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release ... Mechanical Engineering Apply mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release ... Mechanical Engineering Apply mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release ... Mechanical Engineering Apply mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and ...

Venteon

Design Release Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$135K/yr

Design Release Engineer - Exterior Accessories Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Review and sign-off CA ... Mechanical Engineering Apply mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and ...

Stefanini, Inc

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Job Details Engineering Design Release Engineer Auburn Hills, MI Posted: 8/3/2026 Job ID#: 64508 ... Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Review and sign-off CA ... Mechanical Engineering Apply mechanical design, kinematics, loads, materials, durability, and ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Position Description Design and Release engineer. Application for underbody structure. Sheet metal (steel and Aluminum) structure component design and release The position is underbody structure ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Position DescriptionDesign and Release engineer. Application for underbody structure. Sheet metal (steel and Aluminum) structure component design and release The position is underbody structure ...

Optimal

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Position Description Design and Release engineer. Application for underbody structure. Sheet metal (steel and Aluminum) structure component design and release The position is underbody structure ...

Optimal Inc.

Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$37 - $42.25/hr

Position Description Design and Release engineer. Application for underbody structure. Sheet metal (steel and Aluminum) structure component design and release The position is underbody structure ...

Stefanini Group

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach ... Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or ...

Stefanini Group

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach ... Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or ...

Stefanini Group

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach ... Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or ...

Stefanini Group

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach ... Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or ...

Stefanini

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$38 - $43.50/hr

Stefanini is looking for a Design Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI For quick apply, please reach ... Education RequiredBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical ...

General Motors

Design Release Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$37.75 - $43.25/hr

Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study. Three (3) years of experience as a Design Release Engineer ...

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Design Release Engineer

Elkhart, IN • On-site

Optimal Inc.
51 - 200 employees
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$38.75 - $44.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Design Release Engineer - Elkhart Plant
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Department: Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Optimal EV is seeking a hands-on Design Release Engineer to support bus vehicle production, option development, prototyping, and engineering release activities at our Elkhart manufacturing facility.
This role is not limited to CAD and documentation. The engineer will work directly on vehicles, support production technicians and line leads, troubleshoot build issues, prototype new solutions, and ensure engineering designs are practical, manufacturable, and properly released into production.
The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between the computer, shop floor, and vehicle-designing a solution, building or modifying the prototype, validating it, and supporting production implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and validate for new customer options for bus vehicle and updates for continuous design improvements.
  • Evaluate customer option requests and determine required components, installation methods, packaging, and design changes.
  • Design mechanical components, brackets, mounting systems, enclosures, harness routing, hose routing, and other vehicle-level solutions - need to be a versatile designer working across the vehicle systems.
  • Create and maintain drawings, CAD models, BOMs, installation instructions, and engineering release documentation.
  • Working with purchasing team and suppliers on ordering parts.
  • Prototype and validate the fit, function, serviceability, manufacturability, and installation quality before releasing designs to production.
  • Assist with prototype fabrication, drilling, cutting, fitting, assembly, wiring, and vehicle modifications when required.
  • Identify opportunities and improve design for cost reduction, weight reduction, and production efficiency.
  • Create and address engineering changes, including ECNs/ECRs and production release documentation.

Provide daily engineering support to the Elkhart production team and field service when needed.
  • Design and prototype Jig for facilitating production install.
  • Write work instruction document for training workers.
  • Work directly with technicians, production leads, quality, and process engineers to resolve vehicle build issues such as part issue, in-process issue.
  • Support investigating production and field issues, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure consistency between production and design.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, EV, manufacturing, product development, or similar hands-on engineering environment preferred.
  • Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar.
  • Ability to create engineering drawings and production-ready documentation.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, vehicle integration, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
  • Comfortable working directly with vehicles, tools, prototypes, and production technicians.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and develop practical solutions on the shop floor.
  • Experience with BOMs, engineering change processes, and product configuration preferred.
  • Basic understanding of electrical harnesses, connectors, vehicle wiring, and low-voltage systems is highly desirable.
  • Experience with commercial vehicles, buses, specialty vehicles, or EV systems is a plus.

We are looking for an engineer who:
  • Is hands-on and willing to work directly on the vehicle.
  • Can turn a concept into a working prototype.
  • Understands that a good design must also be easy to build repeatedly in production.
  • Listens to technicians, line leads, and production personnel when developing engineering solutions.
  • Can identify problems, take ownership, and drive them through final release.
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment where priorities may change quickly.
  • Can balance engineering quality with practical production needs.

A successful Design Release Engineer will help ensure that:
  • Production issues are resolved quickly and permanently.
  • New options can move efficiently from customer request to prototype to production release.
  • Engineering drawings and BOMs accurately match the vehicle being built.
  • Designs are practical, repeatable, serviceable, and production-ready.
  • Production personnel have clear documentation and engineering support.
  • Prototype solutions are properly validated before being released across multiple vehicles.

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