Design Release Engineer

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.

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.

Required Qualifications / ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited programMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be able to lead and manage SuppliersMust be able to manage multiple concurrent activitiesA 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

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of air intake systems and componentsAbility to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisorAbility to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplaceGeneral knowledge of CAD designGeneral knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations

Custom Fields:Name: Badge Needed?Value: Yes

Name: Travel Required?Value: Yes

Name: Client Card Needed?Value: No

Name:Laptop Needed?Value: Yes

Name: If Travel is Required, List the Travel RequirementsValue: Travel can be up to 5-10% of total time

Name: Resource TypeValue: Supplemental (Staff Aug/SRA)

Name: Driving Required?Value: Yes

Name: Company Car Required?Value: No