HLM Design and Release Engineer; Applications Engineer General

Overview

Company Information: RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultation service providers to the international mobility and energy industries. Based on our engineering development and methodological expertise, we claim thirty years of experience creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers. RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services and supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions worldwide.

Locations in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and China allow us to remain close to our customers. Our 2,100 employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development.

Position

Description:

HLM Design and Release Engineer (Applications Engineer General)

• The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids).
• You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products.
• In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s).

• CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, Powerpoint, Product Design, Product Development
• CAD Design – ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as TCE and CATIA
• Mechanical Engineering – show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis.
• PowerPoint – proficiency with this tool
• Product Design – some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system
• Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system

• Statistical Process Controls, Statistics, PFMEA , PPAP, Technical Communication
• Statistical Process Controls –understanding of how part characteristics are managed in production.
• Statistics – understanding of statistical stackup methods, Weibull charts, and
• PFMEA – awareness of what this is and how it is developed
• PPAP – minimum awareness of, or experience with this process
• Technical Communication – ability to summarize complex issues effectively and present in the most relevant format, using tools such as PPT.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
• Can include experience from internships and coursework.
• CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.

• Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications.
• Software literacy and mechatronics experience.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
• 8D and 5
  
  Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's
• Knowledgeable in the Phased PPAP process
• Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T
• Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known.
• Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required.

• Bachelor's Degree