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With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.\nAs part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.\nWhen you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.\nJob Summary\nThe Design Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the technical development, integration, validation, and release of automotive alternators and related 12V electrical components. The role requires a strong understanding of alternator systems, including mechanical design, electrical performance, voltage regulation, vehicle integration, and supplier development.\nThe engineer will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to ensure component performance, product quality, reliability, and compliance with automotive requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.\nTechnical Requirements\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.\n\nMinimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably with direct experience in alternators, 12V Battery Starter Generators (BSG), or related automotive electrical components.\n\nStrong understanding of alternator design, functionality, electrical generation, voltage regulation, and charging systems.\n\nExperience with mechanical and electrical integration of alternators into vehicle systems.\n\nSolid understanding of automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and vehicle packaging constraints.\n\nExperience in component validation, verification, supplier management, and production release.\n\nFamiliarity with automotive quality tools, continuous improvement methodologies, and customer claim management.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation.\n\nTechnical Skills and Responsibilities\nDevelop and release alternators and related 12V electrical components in accordance with vehicle program requirements.\n\nDemonstrate in-depth knowledge of alternator components, including the rotor, stator, rectifier, voltage regulator, bearings, housing, and mounting interfaces.\n\nReview and validate component designs, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.\n\nEnsure compliance with automotive environmental, mechanical, electrical, thermal, vibration, durability, and reliability requirements.\n\nSupport alternator integration within the vehicle electrical architecture, including packaging, mounting, belt-drive interfaces, and electrical connections.\n\nApply EMC fundamentals, DFMEA, and engineering best practices during component development.\n\nCoordinate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve design, integration, and validation issues.\n\nSupport component testing, validation activities, issue resolution, and production launch readiness.\n\nQuality and Continuous Improvement\nLead and support root cause analysis for component failures, production issues, and customer concerns.\n\nDefine and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve component quality and reliability.\n\nAnalyze validation results and field performance data to identify improvement opportunities.\n\nEnsure compliance with established quality targets, engineering specifications, and automotive standards.\n\nSupport supplier quality improvement and resolution of customer claims.\n\nBehavioral and Leadership Requirements\nAbility to collaborate effectively with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.\n\nStrong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present technical topics to senior leadership.\n\nExcellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\nDemonstrated ability to manage conflicts, coordinate stakeholders, and drive issues to closure.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver engineering milestones in line with program timelines.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nDirect experience as an Alternator Design Release Engineer or in alternator component development and validation.\n\nExperience with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers.\n\nKnowledge of 12V charging systems, voltage regulators, and alternator performance requirements.\n\nExperience supporting supplier technical reviews, vehicle integration, production launches, and field issue resolution.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.\nPlease beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.\nCompliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. 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