Design Release Engineer-Powertrain Sealing Components/Systems

• Design & Development:

• Lead the design of sealing components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
• Develop and refine concepts for various sealing components, such as O-rings, PIP gaskets, rear seal retainers, etc… based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure sealing integrity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate sealing components into the overall powertrain architecture.

• Release & Program Management:

• Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
• Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for powertrain sealing components.
• Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
• Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for powertrain sealing 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.

• Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:

• Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, 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 powertrain sealing components.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of powertrain sealing components.
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring powertrain sealing components meet functional and performance metrics.
• Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of powertrain sealing components into the overall vehicle platform.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
• Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
• Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with various sealing components and systems.
• Understanding of sealing components and related manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for sealing 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

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school or equivalent
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
• 5+ years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of sealing or related components

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with various sealing components and systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for sealing components.
• Onsite in Auburn Hills, MI: Would likely be 3 days a week minimum, but would need to be able to be onsite 100% if needed
• Driving a company vehicle is required
• Travel:

• Limited Travel, but may be required to travel to assembly plants and/or supplier plants
• Domestic/International (mainly US, Canada, Mexico)

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