Design Release Engineer- Powercell Components
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Contract
- Full-time
- Lead the design of powercell components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and engine sub-system requirements.
- Develop and refine concepts for Powercell cranktrain systems based on functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.
- Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams (engine calibration, engine testing, thermal, packaging, quality, manufacturing) to integrate components into the overall engine system.
- Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of applicable milestones such as B-Sample, C-Sample, PX0, X0, X1, X2, and X3.
- Own the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and Change Notices (CNs) for structural components.
- Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
- Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for lubrication systems components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.
- Provide technical leadership support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, manufacturing restrictions, and process-related problems.
- Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
- Participate in the development of testing strategies for components, including engine dynamometer, vibration, fatigue and thermal testing.
- Strong support and collaboration for engine manufacturing plant especially for crankshaft machining and manufacturing processes.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, models, test plans, and validation reports.
- Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
- Report on component and system testing status and results for relevant components on a DVP&R. This includes tracking and analysis of tested engines to evaluate wear and function changes.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
- 3+ years of relevant experience working with engine components and systems design.
- Experience must be related to crankshafts, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, lubrication systems, oil consumption.
- Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, NVH, Sealing systems, structural analysis, vibration, fastener basics, CAE Analysis, and GD&T.
- Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.
- Ability to author system/component level requirements
- Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills/experience
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems