ICE Design Engineer

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. is seeking a Design Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI to output 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical reports while attending design reviews and tracking design metrics.

The role focuses on cost, mass, and fatigue targets, with collaboration across drivetrain, engine design, purchasing, and assembly teams. CAD proficiency and GD&T are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 4+ years in automotive design/development.
• Experience with CREO, WBDM and CAE tools (FEA/CFD/GT Power).
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and GD&T understanding.
• Experience in ICE peripheral systems design.
• Experience with production engineering.
• Hands-on engine/powertrain assembly experience.
• Expertise in GD&T and ICE/transmission manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of DRBFM.
• Knowledge of Quality Mgmt and Supply Chain Mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with key stakeholders (drivetrain and vehicle design, engine design, purchasing and assembly plants).
• Project managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with Tier I milestones.
• Process improvements to advance PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).

Skills

4+ years automotive design/development

GD&T

engine/powertrain assembly

Production engineering

DRBFM

Quality Management principles

Supply Chain principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

WBDM

FEA/CFD/GT Power

Job description

Role Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Using your knowledge in design process and standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets. Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting on the key metrics of your design. Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass and fatigue strength based on evaluation and quotation results.

• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, engine design, purchasing and assembly plants)
• Project managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Tier I milestone.
• Process improvements, advancing PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).

Key Must Have’s

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years in automotive design/development
• Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar).
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience in detail design of ICE peripheral services such as lubrication system, belt system and timing chain cover, fuel system, cooling system, intake and exhaust systems.
• Working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings.
• Experience with production engineering.
• Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly
• Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods
• Professional experience and knowledge of DRBFM.
• Knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles