Design Systems - Application Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead interface between the Chief Engineering team and the Product Release Center, primarily responsible for managing system interactions and interfaces between components and subsystems of the EDM gearbox.
• Design Systems / Applications Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer for multiple programs.

• EDM Gearbox hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing of all EDM gearbox components)
• Interfacing with individual Design Release Engineers and COEs
• Manufacturing
• Suppliers
• Development Validation Center
• Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required
• Organize reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders
• Manage Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions
• Supports CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs
• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned.
• Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC and VO teams - moved from AE responsibilities to align better
• Represents CE in managing the "lessons learned” document for the program and ensures that TS (Technical Specialist) receives those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly
• Reviews driveline system and applicable component "Validation Completion” status with DVC team periodically & provides update to CE
• Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of "follow up items” and decision maker on issuing GIMS for buds of problems
• Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list

• 0-3 years engineering experience
• General knowledge of EDM Gearboxes, Drivelines, Axles or Transmission Systems and interface requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolution
• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Self-motivated
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments

• 5 years of engineering experience in driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience
• Gearbox, Driveline or Axle Design Release Responsibility
• Master in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent
• Supervisory or leadership of small team experience
• General knowledge and experience of powertrain duty cycle analysis
• Ability to manage high volume of part/system complexity
• Knowledge in powertrain product development processes
• Knowledge in application of Functional Block Diagrams, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R)
• Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable
• Experience with electric motors for automotive applications
• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion
• System Level Thinker -The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent
• Excellent presentation skills

• Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk.