Technical Professional II #1065382

Fasttek; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks a Technical Professional II to design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles. You will coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping and testing, while managing suppliers and tracking DFMEA/DVP&R milestones.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple programs with occasional onsite plant support.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate air intake components for ICE and hybrid vehicles.
• Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping and testing activities.
• Support supplier activities and track progress to milestones and DFMEA/DVP&R.
• Provide onsite support at engine/vehicle assembly plants as needed.
• Support quality concerns and cost reduction after launch.

Skills

Air intake systems

CAD design

DFMEA / DVP&R

Supplier management

Remote/hybrid communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

UG/NX CAD

Job description

Auburn Hills, Michigan Technical Professional II #1065382

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&Rs) 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 our 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
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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