Design Release Engineer ( {{city}})

Job Description:

• The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production.
• Responsibilities:
• The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models.
• Establish and manage development timeline for life of project.
• Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
• The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.
• The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools.
• Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing.
• Manage internal documentation for release of systems.
• Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.
• On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.
• Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance.
• Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.
• Requirements: 5+ years experience working with an Automotive OEM
• 5+ years design release engineer of Automatic Transmissions and/or Electric Drive Modules
• 10+ years of design and release engineering of components and subsystems
• Preferred hydraulic components design release, hydraulic systems, valve bodies, actuators, solenoids, pumps, etc.,
• Driving required - 0-10% travel
• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.