Design Release Engineer - Air Intake

ESP Engineered; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking an experienced Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer based in Karnataka, India. The role involves designing, developing, and validating air induction system components while collaborating with suppliers and coordinating CAD designs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and possess excellent communication skills. Up to 20% travel is required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of air intake systems and CAD software like CATIA V5 and Unigraphics NX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with air intake systems or related engine testing.
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release Air Induction system components.
• Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing.
• Support quality concerns and technical cost reduction after vehicle launch.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead and manage Suppliers

Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities

Proactive communication

Working knowledge of air intake systems

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Unigraphics NX

Microsoft Office

Google Office

Job description

Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release Air Induction system components for the following:
  • High/low pressure hose and tube assemblies
  • Air filtration components including air cleaners, dirty and clean side duct work
  • Hydrogen fuel cell duct work
• Candidate will be responsible for a set of air intake systems potentially in any/all stages of development. This includes early packaging, design and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle level functional objectives. Activities include coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing – as well as the documentation of those activities. Depending on program assignments, engineer may be required to support sourcing activities and/or once a supplier is sourced, coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestones are met and aligned to best practice designs and methodologies including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R) to minimize risk. The engineer is also expected to provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants. Other responsibilities include: supporting quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited program
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record. Will be required to drive a company or rental car.
• Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• Some domestic and international travel (generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico) to Supplier and Corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and/or technical centers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components
• Ability to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisor
• Ability to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplace
• General knowledge of CAD design
• General knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations
• Ability to create and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
• Knowledge in CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, TeamCenter, and PDF’s
• Microsoft or Google Office Products

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years or more experience with air intake systems or related engine and vehicle level testing (NVH, Rise-Over Ambient, Water-fording, etc.)
• Experience with plastics manufacturing processes and tool design – especially injection and blow-molding technologies
• Green belt or equivalent experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems