Sr. Lead Engineer

Job Description

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.

We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.

We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.

The Garrett Advancing Motion (GTX) Compression GBE develops new products for the industrial market that will have lasting impacts on our planet. We are expanding our Torrance, California team in support of launching new centrifugal compressors into production. A Sr. Lead Engineer is needed to lead the development team through accelerated industrialization. Work includes direct communication with customers and cross-functional internal teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing technology in the industrial market at a well-established technology company.

The successful candidate will have experience leading a team through new product launch into production and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This person will bring experience in turbo machinery and/or electric motors that wants to help expand Garrett's centrifugal technology into the industrial market.

Responsibilities

End to End Product Ownership, meeting all functional requirements (Performance, Reliability, Quality, Costs & Timing) to meet customer specifications

Accountable for Internal & External APQP on full Bill Of Material

Single Point of Contact to Customer for Launch

Lead & Prioritize project team work to meet project objectives (Prototypes, ODT, PPAP and SOP)

Lead team of designers and development engineers, and pull in resources from SME's

Coordinate activities with design (2D/3D), simulation (CFD, FEA, etc.), manufacturing, and suppliers to create production viable components

Define FMEA and execute DVP&R by preparing prototype hardware, testing, analysis, and summary

Support development of process documents (manufacturing, lab, design, etc.) as needed to ensure lessons learned are captured

Drive field or launch issue resolution process using root cause analysis tools, document it by appropriate way (8D, 5

WHY, Ishikawa, Knowledge Card, etc …..)

Generate VE ideas contributing to cost reduction of the product in terms of design, materials and processes

Initiate and execute benchmarking activity related to his component & discipline

Support the hiring process, hiring decision, on-boarding, and UCP process for your team

Full accountability for team performance

Lead team member performance evaluations, recognition, and support talent development

Reports back through the GBE and the Domains any major gaps in simulation tools, knowledge gaps and product gaps to meet new performance, reliability and cost targets for future development

Position Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering discipline

7+ years of experience with developing and/or launching products into production

Experience with direct customer interface

Experience leading multi-skilled project teams

Excellent verbal and written communications skills for internal and external communication in a global organization

10-20% travel to manufacturing and/or customer sights

Fluent in English

Team player, Growth, customer…