Powertrain Design Release Engineer

Collabera; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Talent Specialist responsible for the design and development of components in automatic and hybrid transmissions. The role involves evaluating designs, collaborating with teams, and supporting manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience in automotive product development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of transmissions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures.
• Collaborate on design detailing and CAE activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Strong Work Ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Senior Talent Specialist - Collabera | Creating the Next Together!

Description:

The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of components and subsystems in conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions.

Main Design Release Engineer Objectives:

1. Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
2. Evaluate designs according to 'engineering best practice' documents
3. Develop DFMEAs and assess designs for failure mode robustness
4. Create tools, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for transmission components
5. Collaborate on design detailing and CAE activities for updates or new designs
6. Support manufacturing on production-related issues
7. Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
8. Participate in warranty and cost reduction meetings to develop solutions for warranty issues
9. Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures
10. Work with the transmission systems group to address failures using appropriate tools and processes
11. Guide and support suppliers through resourcing, process, sourcing changes, and development using the change management system

Equivalent titles considered: Release Engineer, Design & Release Engineer, Product Engineer

Requirements:

1. Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (e.g., Windsor, Toronto). State your residence on the resume.
2. Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
3. 3–5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development, with at least 2 years in powertrain
4. Experience with die-cast aluminum components, park system components, and seals
5. Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
7. Strong work ethic, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in an engineering-related field
2. Knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
3. Design for Six Sigma certification
4. Experience with automatic transmission and driveline components

Additional Information:

1. Design release experience with aluminum casting components (3+ years preferred)
2. Design release experience with sealing components (3+ years preferred)
3. Familiarity with powertrain components: conventional and hybrid transmissions, electric drive motors
4. Knowledge of NX/VIZ/Teamcenter systems
5. Experience working with automotive suppliers

Other Details:

1. Overall experience: 3+ years preferred; 5+ years ideal
2. Remote hybrid position; ability to work at the ARDC facility 1 day/week
3. No requirement to drive Stellantis vehicles
4. Travel: less than 10%, mainly to Auburn Hills once a month