Design and Release Engineer - Restraints / Airbags

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Restraints & Airbags Design and Release Engineer to join our automotive engineering team. This position is responsible for the design, development, validation, release, and launch support of occupant restraint systems, ensuring compliance with vehicle safety requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and program timing objectives.

Requirements.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive engineering with focus on Occupant Safety, Restraint Systems, Airbags, Seat Belts, Safety Electronics, or related areas.
• Experience with passive safety components including driver airbags, passenger airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, knee airbags, seat belts, pretensioners, load limiters, crash sensors, and occupant detection systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, NX, or Creo.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes and engineering release systems.
• Understanding of GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, and Engineering Change Management.
• Familiarity with vehicle safety regulations and industry standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience working with suppliers and global engineering teams is preferred.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release restraint system components and subsystems throughout the vehicle development process.
• Manage engineering deliverables to meet program timing, cost, quality, weight, and performance objectives.
• Lead component development activities from concept through production implementation and launch support.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure technical requirements and program milestones are achieved.
• Prepare, review, and release engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate packaging studies and vehicle integration activities to ensure proper fit, function, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Participate in vehicle safety development activities, including component validation, system testing, crash test preparation, and issue resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions for design, validation, manufacturing, supplier, and field-related concerns.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, pilot builds, and production launch activities.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure proper documentation and implementation according to program requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations for product optimization, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices within the engineering organization.