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Product Design & Release Engineer

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k), remote work
United States, Michigan, Southfield
Oct 26, 2026
Product Design and Release Engineer - Fuel and Evaporative Emissions Location: Southfield, MI Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, flexible hours; core hours 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite 3-4 days per week with potential for remote work 1-2 days per week based on project and customer requirements Pay:$46.00 per hour Job Summary The Product Design and Release Engineer supports vehicle launch programs by managing product design, development, testing, and release deliverables for fuel and evaporative emissions components, with a focus on vapor valve applications. This role coordinates engineering activities, develops commercially viable product designs, supports prototype development, and ensures program timing and technical requirements are met. The engineer collaborates with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and deliver successful product launches. Job Responsibilities Coordinate product engineering deliverables for vehicle launch programs, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), boundary diagrams, Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Process Verification Plan and Report (PVP&R), and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) activities. Develop commercially viable design solutions for new fuel and evaporative emissions products, particularly vapor valves. Support all stages of prototype development, including analysis, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing. Complete required testing, communicate results to internal and external stakeholders, and support program timing requirements. Contribute to cost reduction initiatives, tooling transfers, tooling replacements, continuing engineering activities, and new business pursuits as workload permits. Collaborate with engineering, design, testing, program management, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to achieve program objectives. Coordinate with customers, business partners, and prototype and production suppliers to support product development and launch activities. Communicate technical information, project updates, and recommendations clearly in verbal and written formats. Maintain current knowledge of product developments, engineering practices, and applicable industry standards through training and ongoing learning. Investigate warranty concerns, determine root causes, recommend corrective solutions, and provide technical support to customers and plant personnel. Job Requirements Experience in product design, product engineering, design and release, or engineering support for automotive components. Technical knowledge of fuel and evaporative emissions systems, vapor valves, or related automotive components. Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, product validation, testing, and vehicle launch activities. Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, PVP&R, boundary diagrams, and DFSS methodologies. Ability to analyze technical issues, identify root causes, and develop practical design solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage project deliverables, meet timing commitments, and adapt to changing program priorities. Ability to work onsite 3-4 days per week and adjust remote work based on project and customer requirements. About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. 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