Design Release Engineer- Active Aerodynamics
Job ID
130190
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Active Aerodynamics Design Release Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Auburn Hills, MI.
DESCRIPTION:
The Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and validation of active aerodynamic systems such as Active Grille Shutters (AGS) and Active Air Dams (AADs). The DRE is responsible for all aspects of Active Aerodynamics component design and validation and serves as the single point of contact throughout the life of the component.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Designing and engineering components, maintaining a bill of material, releasing math data and drawings, creating and completing a validation plan, overseeing virtual and physical testing, managing suppliers, issuing change notices, supporting vehicle builds, performing issue resolution, and supporting PPAP.
• Develop and refine active aerodynamic systems considering quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives to meet targets.
• Interface with Vehicle Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, Assembly Plants, and others.
• Perform product release and change management processes.
• Direct packaging in vehicle environment ensuring requirements are met and coordinated with interfacing engineers.
• Oversee component, system, and vehicle level virtual and physical test set-ups and testing.
• Manage suppliers and extended team.
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
• Lead issue root cause and resolution.
• Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology.
• Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Aid in development of boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVPR).
REQUIREMENTS:
DESCRIPTION:
The Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and validation of active aerodynamic systems such as Active Grille Shutters (AGS) and Active Air Dams (AADs). The DRE is responsible for all aspects of Active Aerodynamics component design and validation and serves as the single point of contact throughout the life of the component.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Designing and engineering components, maintaining a bill of material, releasing math data and drawings, creating and completing a validation plan, overseeing virtual and physical testing, managing suppliers, issuing change notices, supporting vehicle builds, performing issue resolution, and supporting PPAP.
• Develop and refine active aerodynamic systems considering quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives to meet targets.
• Interface with Vehicle Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, Assembly Plants, and others.
• Perform product release and change management processes.
• Direct packaging in vehicle environment ensuring requirements are met and coordinated with interfacing engineers.
• Oversee component, system, and vehicle level virtual and physical test set-ups and testing.
• Manage suppliers and extended team.
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
• Lead issue root cause and resolution.
• Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology.
• Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Aid in development of boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVPR).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Local candidates only - Minimum of 3 days/week (more as required) @ Chrysler Tech Center (CTC), Chelsea Proving Grounds (CPG), Assembly Plants, Suppliers, Test Labs, etc.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering, more preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, strong communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail. Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
- Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience in Product Development, Mechatronics, or Aerodynamics.
- Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly.
- Mechatronic component design and release experience.
- Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as TeamCenter Vis, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks.
- Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration.
- Demonstrated experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Reactive Problem-Solving Tools. Possess working knowledge of Stellantis systems.
- Demonstrated experience with network communications: Class2, CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
- Demonstrated experience with calibration and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, INCA, Witech, or CDA.
- Travel Required: 10-20%, Assembly Plants, Suppliers, Test Labs, etc.
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.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.