Powertrain Design Release Engineer

KCM Technical; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Powertrain Design Release Engineer responsible for designing and developing components in automatic and hybrid transmissions. The role involves evaluating designs, developing validation plans, and collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and automotive experience.

Benefits

Benefits Available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design.
• Minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures.
• Collaborate with transmission systems group to address failures.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Pay: $42 Hourly
Location: Windsor, ON
Employment Type: Contract to Direct
Benefits Available

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:
· Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
· Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice" documents
· Develop DFMEAs and access designs for failure modes robustness
· Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes
· Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components
· Collaborate appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates and or new designs
· Support manufacturing on production related issues
· Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
· Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
· Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause/s
· Collaborate with transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
· Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Powertrain Design Release Engineer Requirements:
· Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc).
· Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
· 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience
· Relevant experience in engineering die cast aluminum components, park system components (pawl, gear, rod assembly, etc), and seals.
· Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
· Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
· Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:
· Master's degree in an engineering related field
· Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
· Design for Six Sigma certification
· Experience and working knowledge of automatic transmission and driveline components