Thermal Management Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 107,452; Full time

Job summary

A professional staffing agency is seeking a Thermal Management Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI. This role involves leading the design, development, and release of subsystem components for HVAC systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include performing fluid flow analyses and managing supplier design development. This long-term opportunity offers a pay rate of $78/hour, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in a related role is desired.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of subsystem componentry related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Perform 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize distribution systems.
• Manage supplier design development progress and provide oversight.

Skills

Mechanical and thermal engineering principles

1-D modeling of fluid systems

Heat exchanger sizing

Prototype build support

Teamcenter experience

Vis Mockup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Trillium Professional has a long term opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Thermal Management Engineer. A Thermal Management Senior Engineer will lead the design, development and release of subsystem componentry related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Primary Assignments

• Mechanical & Thermal design engineering of power pack (engine/transmission), electronics, and crew cabin HVAC systems to meet customer requirements and specifications
• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
• Perform 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize distribution systems
• Develop alternative concepts and support or perform trade study analyses
• Design, select and integrate HVAC components and subsystems
• Prepare CAD studies and/or work with design unit to develop objective models/drawings
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
• Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs); release drawings to the Engineering Release Plan (ERP)
• Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD) and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry suppliers, or for other purposes as required. Perform source selection evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Manage supplier design development progress, technical action item list, and transfer of engineering communication; interface with suppliers virtually and onsite; evaluate supplier cost quotes
• Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation to ensure performance, test, and/or design requirements are being met.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals; prepare for and present at formal Design Reviews
• Conduct engineering evaluations in a laboratory environment
• Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to Production, supplier or field issues
• Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests and create test reports to validate designs, mitigate risks and/or troubleshoot problems
• Work with other engineering disciplines to exchange technical information and give direction to designers and prototype shop personnel
• Plan, organize, and maintain records of progression to ensure successful completion of projects on schedule and within budget
• Develop plans and estimates for future projects (ROMs, BOEs, project plans, informal estimates) in response to customer and contractual requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with the potential for OT. This is a long-term opportunity! Pay rate is $78/hour.

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Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in a related role is desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles.
• Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems.
• Heat exchanger sizing/optimizing.
• Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities.
• Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities.

About Trillium

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.