Design Release Engineer [14418]

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits after 90 days

Pension with employer match

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering & Technical Services is seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer to join our automotive-focused team in Windsor, Ontario. The role involves design, development, and validation of transmissions and driveline components, with hybrid work (1–2 days in office) and opportunities to collaborate across CAE, NVH, durability, and manufacturing.

You will coordinate design release activities, perform root cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• At least 2 years in driveline, transmission, or vehicle systems.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive activities to completion.
• Knowledge of automotive systems and drivetrain fundamentals.
• Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Willingness to travel to the USA starting date.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and validation of transmissions and driveline components.
• Coordinate design release activities with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with CAE, NVH, durability, and manufacturing for integration.
• Support validation activities and testing deliverables.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive issue resolution.
• Prepare design reviews and technical reports.
• Create and maintain DFMEA and DVP documents.
• Mentor other engineers and promote best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomous work

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAE/CFD

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

NVH testing

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Design Release Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

• Hybrid (1-2 days weekly in office)
• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, development, and validation of automatic transmissions, driveline systems and components
• Optimize the designs and contribute to innovative solutions for improved performance and reliability
• Coordinate design release activities and technical requirements for driveline components, working with the company, suppliers, CAE, and cross-functional teams
• Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholder teams such as CAE, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), durability, vehicle dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Support validation activities and coordinate with validation/CAE teams to ensure required testing and technical deliverables are completed
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Supplier Design Approvals: Drive approvals for supplier design selection through appropriate assessments and adherence to engineering best practices
• Best Practices and Documentation: Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including the development and maintenance of core DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP (Design Verification Plan) documents related to driveline systems
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices
• Technical Specification: Generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met. Manage these documents to ensure alignment of requirements with supplier base
• Mentoring: Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers
• Total Warranty Cost Reduction: Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions
• Presentation Skills: Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders
• Industry Competitiveness: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in transmissions and driveline technologies and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of technical/ Automotive engineering experience. Driveline, transmission, chassis, or vehicle systems experience is preferred
• Strong project management, technical coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and drive activities to completion
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, functions, and drivetrain fundamentals; driveline/transmission experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results
• Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• DFSS green belt certification
• Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into requirements
• Working experience with in-vehicle problem diagnosis and NVH evaluations
• Experience with driveline components such as PTU, RDM, Gear Reducer, axle, T-case, differential, gears, bearings, or related systems
• Knowledge of CAE/CFD to collaborate with virtual analysis teams
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $39.00 - $43.00 / hour ( depending on experience)
• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.