Description

• • The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development and release of components and subsystems in conventional Automatic and Hybrid Transmissions.
• Main Design Release Engineer Objectives:
  • Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
  • Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice" documents
  • Develop DFMEAs and access designs for failure modes robustness
  • Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes
  • Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components
  • Collaborate appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates and or new designs
  • Support manufacturing on production related issues
  • Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
  • Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
  • Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause/s
  • Collaborate with transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
  • Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Requirements:

• Please add the GPA on the resumes. Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc). Must reside in the Windsor, Ontario area.
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience in electric actuators and sensors, or 2 years of electric oil pumps and filters, or 2 years of automatic transmission solenoids, or 2 years of automatic transmission hydraulics and control architecture including valve body casting and machining.
• Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Master's degree in an engineering related field
• Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
• Design for Six Sigma certification