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.
Responsibilities include:- 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
Requirements:- 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
Preferred Qualifications:- 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
Education:- 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.