Design & Release Engineer – Safety Restraints

About the role

We are looking for a Design & Release Engineer specialized in safety restraint systems to join SEGULA Technologies’ automotive engineering team. The role will drive the design, development, validation and release of airbags, seat belts and steering‑wheel components for global vehicle programmes, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of restraint system components such as airbags, seat belts and steering‑wheel assemblies.
• Manage engineering deliverables including DFMEA, DVP&R, change notices and compliance reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams (design, manufacturing, purchasing, program management).
• Track, root‑cause and resolve issues throughout development, pre‑production, launch and serial life.
• Support plant activities during build phases and start‑of‑production.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS, ECE and other global safety regulations.
• Support system‑level integration and packaging of restraint systems.
• Manage passive safety requirements and, when applicable, steering‑wheel features such as hands‑on detection and heating systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive product development.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience managing engineering documentation and meeting program timelines.
• Experience with restraint systems (airbags, seat belts, steering‑wheel components) is preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle‑level safety system integration and homologation processes.
• Familiarity with FMVSS, ECE and certification procedures.

Required skills

• NX (CAD)
• Teamcenter (PLM)
• DFMEA and PFMEA
• DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report)
• FEA/CAE analysis tools
• Design for Six Sigma methodology
• Shainin problem‑solving method
• Kepner‑Tregoe analysis
• FMVSS compliance knowledge
• ECE regulations knowledge