Design and Release Engineer, Auburn Hills

Design and Release Engineer

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We are looking for a Design and Release Engineer with a focus with Valvetrain & Timing Drives. Valvetrain & Timing Drive Design Release Engineer is responsible for engineering activities related to development of Valvetrain and Timing Drive components for gasoline engines. This role is in Auburn Hills.

Activities include design, development, testing, manufacturing interface, and failure analysis.
The release engineer will be a part of a team of engineers for problem solving, product improvement, cost reduction and other issues as needed.
The Release Engineer will interact with all areas that touch the release of a component. This will include Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engine Plants, Design Group, and Parts & Service.
Some travel to engine plants and suppliers is required.
The Design Release Engineer must be a motivated self-starter, willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

Participates as a team member on various engineering projects. Must be a team player able to manage multiple priorities while considering the inputs from a variety of stakeholders.
Resolves technical issues based on engineering analysis of camshafts, camshaft phasers, rocker arms, valves, valve seat & valve guide inserts, valve springs, timing chains, timing guides, and tensioners.
Plan and coordinate test execution (through utilization of engineering tools such as DFMEA's and DVP&R) and monitor progress and results.
Analyzes test and measurement data creating summaries with data-based conclusions and makes recommendations to the team.

Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of powertrain components. Valvetrain or timing drive preferred.
Understanding of valvetrain/timing drive components and related manufacturing processes, i.e. steel stamping, machining, grinding, heat treatment...etc.
Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Engine cam timing, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
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

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Location:: Auburn Hills

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