Powertrain Design Release Engineer

RPMGlobal; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Powertrain Design Release Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the design and development of cutting-edge components for automatic and hybrid transmissions. This contract position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team, tackle engineering challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive the future of automotive technology. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll help shape the next generation of powertrain systems while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Group Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays and vacation time off

Free training on all Altair products

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design.
• Competent in GDT and DFMEA with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components for automatic and hybrid transmissions.
• Collaborate on design detailing and support manufacturing issues.

Skills

Powertrain Engineering

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)

DFMEA

DVP&R Plans

Microsoft Office

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Powertrain Design Release Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Powertrain Design Release Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

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 assess designs for failure modes robustness.
• Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes.
• Develop Tools, Test Procedures, and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components.
• Collaborate on appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates 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 causes.
• Collaborate with the 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.

Basics:

• 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, organizational skills, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• 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.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision-making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com.

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