Design Release Engineer – Associate #1031027
Description:

• The Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer will 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.
• 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&R) 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.

 
Requirements:

• 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
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record. Will be required to drive a company or rental car.   
• Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge in CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, TeamCenter, and PDF’s
• Microsoft or Google Office Products

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 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 Stellantis 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:
 
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• 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

 
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