Design Engineer HL H2

Chart, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Chart, Inc. is seeking an engineer to design and validate HLH2 vehicle fuel systems. You will create 3D models, drawings, and specifications, and perform FEA and crash simulations to ensure safety and compliance.

You will collaborate with teams in the US and Europe to address manufacturability and tooling requirements, while supporting testing and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in heavy truck or automotive contexts, proficient CAD skills, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Heavy Truck / Automotive industry as OEM supplier or manufacturer is a plus.
• Strong 3D modeling and design experience with AutoCAD/Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience performing FEA using SolidWorks or ANSYS.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product design, documentation, and support for HLH2 vehicle fuel systems.
• Develop design solutions addressing end customer requirements.
• Create iterations of designs using 3D CAD software.
• Evaluate designs via FEA; conduct vibration, shock, cycle fatigue, and crash simulations.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for components and tanks.
• Cascade specifications to suppliers and discuss with Product Engineer.
• Participate in packaging studies and testing to validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Provide technical information for components and assemblies.
• Contribute to DFMEA and DVP&R development.

Job description

What Will You Do?

• Product design, documentation, and support for HLH2 vehicle fuel systems.
• Research and develop design solutions to address the end customer requirements.
• Create multiple iterations of designs by utilizing 3D CAD system software.
• Evaluate a design via FEA by utilizing SolidWorks or ANSYS. Conduct vibration, shock load, cycle fatigue studies of tank system based on customer road-load profile along with conducting crash simulations.
• Create 3D models and 2D of components, sub-system and tank systems along with drawings, both internally and for the customer.
• Cascade component level specifications to suppliers and discuss requirements along with the Product Engineer.
• Conduct Packaging Studies of Chart’s system integrated into the customer’s 3D truck model.
• Support in the development and the execution of tests to validate a design.
• Evaluate design solutions against industry standards, regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Become a Technical Expert in the design and function of the HLH2 vehicle tank fuel system.
• Review and participate in product changes initiated via the Engineering Change Request process.
• Provide technical information and specifications for components, assemblies, and final products.
• Participate in the development of DFMEA’s and DVP&R’s.
• Support interdepartmental teams within the US and Europe to evaluate manufacturability of products, improve production efficiency, assess tooling requirements and estimate labor/material.
• Provide direct Product Engineering support to resolve design related problems.
• Provide support and engineering documentation for technical inquiries from customers.
• Work with interdepartmental teams within the US and Europe to ensure continuous compliance to ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements.
• Involvement in relevant standards organizations (ISO, NFPA, SAE etc)
• Observe and practice safety procedures and policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, computer work and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Hands-on may include working on different types of trucks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Production factory support and office environment.
• Work-related travel may be required, 2 to 4 times a year.
• Possible travel to customer sites to gather data or work on various projects (Domestically or Internationally)
• Production floor environment will involve possible exposure to materials with rough edges, temperature extremes, moving mechanical parts, occasional flying debris, chemical cleaning solvents and their odors.
• Working with cryogenic products will involve possible exposure to pressurized flammable gas, pressurized oxidizing gas, pressurized inert gas and very low temperatures (-423º F).

Your Experience Should Be...

• BS degree required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the Heavy Truck / Automotive Industry as an OEM supplier or OEM manufacturer, a plus.
• Heavy truck, automotive or diesel engine experience as related to fuel delivery and electrical systems, a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter and a team player.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Pak, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience with 3D modeling and design utilizing AutoCAD/Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Exposure to JD Edwards or similar manufacturing software.
• Basic Understanding of Cryogenic Liquids and their properties.
• Understanding of heat transfer and vacuum insulation.
• Experience with performing FEA via SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc a plus.