Driveline Design Release Engineer: Shape Next-Gen Vehicles

Goken America; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken America in California is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead design from concept to production for vehicle systems. The role requires partnering with design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing.

You will drive targets for cost, weight, and quality, coordinate with suppliers, create 3D CAD drawings, and lead design reviews. Travel may be required; 5 years chassis driveline experience, CATIA V5/V6, DFMEA/GD&T knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years chassis driveline experience at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Specialties in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience designing wheel bearings/hubs, CV joints/half-shafts, wheels/tires.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and GD&T.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and present to Senior Management.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and release the assigned vehicle system components and assemblies from concept to production.
• Develop and mature components from concept through production.
• Establish and achieve targets for cost, weight, performance, and quality.
• Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions.
• Responsible for quality of components and/or subsystem 3D CAD and technical drawings.
• Work with suppliers to create specifications and requirements of the components.
• Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues.
• Provide professional reports and documentation for the system with information provided by design responsible engineers.
• Coordinate, lead and participate in design reviews.
• Work multi-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
• Remain up-to-date in relevant new technology and products.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Chassis driveline experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication with senior management

DFMEA knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Materials/manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Goken America in California is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead design from concept to production for vehicle systems. The role requires partnering with design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing.

You will drive targets for cost, weight, and quality, coordinate with suppliers, create 3D CAD drawings, and lead design reviews. Travel may be required; 5 years chassis driveline experience, CATIA V5/V6, DFMEA/GD&T knowledge are essential.