Air Intake Systems Engineer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and validate air intake systems for IC engines and hybrids. You will coordinate CAD, CAE, prototyping, and testing, and document results to meet vehicle program goals.

The role requires leading suppliers, managing multiple activities, and occasional travel across North America. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for success in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Some domestic and international travel (US/Canada/Mexico).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate air intake components and systems across vehicle programs.
• Coordinate CAD, CAE, prototyping, and testing activities; document results.
• Support sourcing activities and track supplier progress to milestones.
• Provide on-site support at engine/vehicle assembly plants as needed.
• Assist with quality concerns, validation, and cost reduction initiatives after launch.

Skills

Air intake knowledge

Supplier management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Remote/hybrid work capability

Travel readiness

Design validation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

CAD design tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components include various types of low-pressure clean and dirty side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, and other related items including resonators, air filters, and brackets. High pressure charge ducts may also be included.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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 (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) 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
• 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

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
• Knowledge of client systems and processes
• Green belt or equivalent experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls