Powertrain Design Release Engineer

The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development and release of components and subsystems in conventional Automatic and Hybrid Transmissions.

Main Design Release Engineer Objectives:

Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions

Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice " documents

Develop DFMEAs and access designs for failure modes robustness

Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes

Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components

Collaborate appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates and or new designs

Support manufacturing on production related issues

Generate and implement cost reduction ideas

Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues

Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause/s

Collaborate with transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes

Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Applicable titles manager considers to mean the same thing. Release Engineer, Design & Release Engineer and Product Enginee

Requirements:

3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience

Relevant experience in engineering die cast aluminium components, park system components (pawl, gear, rod assembly, etc), and seals.

Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)

Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

Master's degree in an engineering related field

Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter

Design for Six Sigma certification

Experience and working knowledge of automatic transmission and driveline components

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university