Design Release Engineer-Brake Components

Job ID
130156
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Design Release Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Auburn Hills, MI. 

SUMMARY:
The Brake Interface Components Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and validation of brake tubes, brake hoses, and wheel speed sensors. The position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Managing the release of the components, bill of material, CAD drawings, design verification plan, physical testing, management of suppliers, issuing change notices, vehicle build support, issue resolution, and PPAP.
  • Interface with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality and Assembly Plants.
  • Manage product performance to meet functional, cost and weight targets.
  • Perform product release and change management processes.
  • Direct packaging in vehicle environment
  • Manage supplier and internal DVPRs and DFMEAs
  • Support AQP, PSO, product launch and ongoing maintenance of carryover product
  • Be responsible for design and release of designated components.
  • Develop and refine routings for brake tubes, brake hoses, and wheel speed sensors, considering functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.

REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution or ABET equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience.
  • Aptitude for mechanical engineering demonstrated by work experience or academic projects.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • A preferred candidate would possess:
  • Strong GD&T skill set.
  • Strong project management skills/experience
  • Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
  • Formal training/experience in problem solving, quality and reliability.
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green belt / Black Belt certification
  • .Action oriented and customer focused.
  • Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly.
  • Previous experience with brake tubes, brake hoses, wheel speed sensors

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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