Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Design Release Engineer - Intermediate. This is a contract position. What You Will Do: This position will be responsible for the design, development, timing and production release of a system/components within Fuels Systems: Canisters, evaporative system leak monitors, fresh air filters, fuel tank pressure sensor and related lines. Responsibilities will also include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management. The Design Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, CAE engineers, vehicle program team, supplier operations and manufacturing plants. Basics: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering is required. Must be from an ABET accredited university/or equivalent. BSME preferred. Minimum 1 -3 years of design/development automotive engineering experience in Fuel Systems and/or EVAP. Will consider an internship with Fuel Systems as part of that experience. Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability. Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college. Preferred: Extensive automotive experience is preferred. Product engineering experience. Prototype experience. Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) preferred. Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R). Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred Belt certification. Solid understanding of system/component design. General understanding of NX, Teamcenter and CoDeP. How You Will Be Successful: Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks What We Offer: Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products