Powertrain Design Release Engineer

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 to the "engineering best practice" documents
3. Develop DFMEAs and assess designs for failure modes robustness
4. Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes
5. Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components
6. Collaborate on appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates and/or new designs
7. Support manufacturing on production-related issues
8. Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
9. Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
10. Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause/s
11. Collaborate with the transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
12. Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Requirements:

1. The requirement is to be able to work onsite as needed. This may involve days at a time or short notice visits.
2. Must be able to have transportation/location to meet these needs.
3. No driving a company vehicle is required
4. Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc).
5. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
6. 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience
7. Relevant experience in engineering die cast aluminum components, park system components (pawl, gear, rod assembly, etc), and seals.
8. Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
9. Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
10. Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

1. Master's degree in an engineering related field
2. Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
3. Design for Six Sigma certification
4. Experience and working knowledge of automatic transmission and driveline components