Design Release Engineer - Associate

RGBSI; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Ontario, Canada, seeks an HVAC Refrigerant Loop Design Release Engineer to develop and validate HVAC compressor and A/C lines. The role requires 1-3 years of experience, knowledge of Unigraphics NX and CATIA, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include coordinating with various functional teams, writing specifications, and supporting pre-production processes. An attractive compensation package is offered, including medical and dental benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines.
• Coordinate development with functional areas like powertrain, BIW, and suppliers.
• Write source packages, specifications, and requirements.
• Support component bench testing, simulation, and data analysis.
• Lead virtual team for CFD and FEA analysis.
• Support pilot and pre-production build process at assembly plant.

Skills

HVAC compressors design

A/C line design

Unigraphics NX

CATIA

PC + MS Office skills

interpersonal skills

self-starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• HVAC Refrigerant Loop design release engineer

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC compressor and A/C lines.
• The candidate will ensure the components meet performance objectives and will coordinate development with other functional areas such as powertrain, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling and suppliers.
• Duties will include (not limited to) writing source packages, specifications, requirements, change notices and overall supplier management to meet program timing and deliverables.
• Candidate will maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R, support and keep up to date with component bench testing, simulation, drive‑cell and static cell test results as well as perform data analysis and establish proper corrective actions as required.
• Need to lead virtual team to design and perform CFD and FEA analysis for components to meet performance.
• Candidate will also need to support pilot and pre‑production build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of AC line and compressors.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in HVAC compressors and/or A/C line design/development.
• Other related design experience (Engine cooling, Aero‑Thermal) also a plus.
• Very good knowledge about Unigraphics NX and CATIA
• Strong PC + MS Office skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening skills and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter and motivated to produce results.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in e‑compressors, chillers, EV components are a plus.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Basic knowledge in Thermodynamics.
• Automotive assembly plant experience.
• HVAC system engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience as an AC line design and release engineer.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short‑term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let’s talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi‑national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.