Design Release Engineer - Plant Support

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

This role will support design-related activities, both for current production items and for upcoming projects, with proficiency in CATIA V5 and PLM/data management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and release assigned systems components and assemblies from concept to production
• Serve as primary responsible for design-related queries and issues
• Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions
• Utilize CATIA V5 for all design and engineering tasks
• Apply engineering principles to develop automotive products that meet customer technical and functional specifications, as well as manufacturing cost and efficiency requirements.
• Conduct 3D modeling to evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed designs
• Support and participate in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of automotive prototypes
• Design manufacturing processes and equipment specific to automotive product production.
• Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues
• Manage product releases, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of new designs and updates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 5 years relevant experience
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing. 
• 5+ years of experience designing automotive sheet metal components in CATIA V5
• Experience routing pneumatic lines and harnesses
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management 
• The ability to work independently, and to lead, coach and mentor others
•  Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.