About the Role We are seeking a motivated and technically grounded HVAC Airflow Loop Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the development, validation, and integration of automotive HVAC units and airflow loop components .
In this role, you will hold engineering ownership over HVAC units, air ducts, PTC heaters, and air outlets . You will ensure all airflow loop components meet vehicle performance, thermal, and acoustic objectives while coordinating cross-functionally with Instrument Panel (IP), Hard Trim, Body-in-White (BIW), Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver flawless execution on program timing .
Key Responsibilities Component Ownership & Release: Lead the end-to-end design, specifications, source packages, change notices (CNs), and engineering release for the HVAC unit and complete airflow loop system .

Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate closely with adjacent vehicle functional areas—including IP, Hard Trim, BIW, Aero/Thermal, and Engine Cooling—to manage packaging envelopes, interface clearances, and vehicle assembly feasibility .





Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Direction: Lead virtual design iterations and direct CFD analysis for air ducting systems to optimize airflow distribution, reduce pressure drops, and meet vehicle airflow performance targets .

Validation & Testing Execution: Author, maintain, and execute component and sub-system Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R;) and DFMEAs . Analyze data from component bench tests, CFD simulations, drive-cell, and static cell environmental testing, establishing root-cause corrective actions as needed .

Supplier Leadership: Manage Tier-1 HVAC and ducting suppliers to drive program timing, technical deliverable compliance, and component quality .

Assembly Plant & Pilot Support: Provide hands-on support during pilot vehicle builds at assembly plants, assisting with component installation, line troubleshooting, and assembly process optimization .

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📌 HVAC Airflow Loop Design Lead | CFD & Release (Xico)
🏢 Segula Technologies
📍 Xico