Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Segula Technologies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group seeks a Product Engineer to design and validate propulsion systems components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with design requirements, and managing documentation. The position is based in Auburn Hills, MI, and requires Canadian citizenship.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in automotive industry as a Product Engineer.
• Solid knowledge in automotive vehicles and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate propulsion systems components.
• Analyze and resolve component-related failures.
• Process and document engineering changes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Minitab

Job description

Company Description

Segula Technologies is an engineering group with a global presence, helping boost competitiveness within all of the major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace & defence, energy, life sciences, naval and rail. Operating in more than 30 countries, with its 140 offices worldwide, the Group fosters a close relationship with its customers thanks to the expertise of its 15,000 talents. A leading engineering specialist placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialisation and production.

Job Description

Design & Development

• Design, specify, test, validate, and release Propulsion Systems components for assigned vehicle families.
• Design components using NX software (2D & 3D).
• Develop parts in collaboration with suppliers following the “Source Package” process.
• Create and evaluate requests for functional testing of components in assembly plants prior to production (Production Evaluation Request).
• Request prototype parts to address warranty concerns.

Testing & Validation

• Request and authorize validation testing to ensure compliance with design requirements (DVP&R).
• Review and process component changes from suppliers, including associated documentation and test plans.
• Coordinate and review DFMEA and PFMEA with internal teams and suppliers.
• Verify product manufacturing processes before mass production release.
• Release temporary approvals for parts under validation (Interim Approval Authorization).
• Request and obtain concurrencies for validations and both temporary and permanent deviations.

Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze and resolve component-related functional and durability failures (including GIMS support).
• Investigate and address part-related failures, including root cause analysis.
• Propose, validate, and implement cost reduction initiatives.

Documentation & Process Control

• Process and document engineering changes and modifications (Change Notices).
• Approve or reject documents related to Temporary Substitution requests in Assembly Plants.
• Create and update DFMEA documents and Engineering Change documentation.
• Create and approve Tool Kick-Off (TKO) requests for production parts.

Cross-functional Support

• Provide support to the Service Team in developing:

  • Technical Service Bulletins

  • Tech Master Videos

  • GPOP responses

  • Star Online Publications

  • Updated service procedures

• Support Assembly Plants in applying specification changes and understanding engineering changes.
• Assist in Pilot and Pre-Series events in Assembly Plants.
• Standardize and benchmark components for performance, weight, and cost efficiency.

Information Management

• Gather and manage data related to:

  • Product changes and implementation timing

  • Service and recall bulletins

  • Product engineering standards

  • Bill of Materials

  • Engineering graphs

Qualifications

Design Experience in the Following Components:

• Internal Combustion Engine / Electric Motor / Power Electronics accessories’ components.
• Support Brackets for Electronic Modules.
• Internal and surrounding components from Internal Combustion Engine.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Electro-mechanical, etc.).
• Previous experience: Preferably 1-3 years in the automotive industry as a Product Engineer or product development-related position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge in automotive vehicles and systems, assembly and manufacturing, part validation, and automotive systems.
• Knowledge in Internal Combustion Engines, thermodynamics, and statistics; testing, validation, and failure solving in the Automotive Industry or similar.
• Good communication skills and experience in basic software suites (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Minitab, etc.).
• Computer-design software skill in NX and/or CATIA.
• Proactive, analytical, inquiring attitude; synthesis capability, team player.
• Disciplined and planning capacity.

Optional:

• DFSS Green Belt/Black Belt certified.
• Reactive Green/Black Belt certified.

Additional Information

• Position based in Auburn Hills, MI
• Canadian citizenship is mandatory.