Design Release Exterior Plastics ; Windsor

We are recruiting an experienced Design Release Exterior Plastics engineer to support our client in the automotive industry.

Location:

Onsite. Must be willing and able to travel to the USA without restrictions, effective on the start date.

A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

• Exterior mirrors and system design, development, and engineering release.
• Development of vehicle level functional objectives and work to establish and achieve the corresponding component level functional objectives.
• Responsible for the component/system from initial concept, packaging, hardware development, kinematic/compliance modeling, virtual analysis, and physical validation, through component and vehicle launch.
• Oversee component design, FMEA, analysis (CAE/CFD), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), development, component validation (DVP&R;), change management (CCD/WebCN), engineering bill of material (EBOM), build support, issue management, joint design, root cause analysis, solution development, and in‑person support for associated testing, issue root cause, plant support, etc.
• Directly involved with supplier design efforts and design reviews to ensure the supplier design meets expectations as listed in Stellantis specification.
• Ensure systems comply with quality, performance, timing, weight, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with advanced team to develop, define, and package system designs prior to sourcing.
• Serve as regional on‑site Mechatronics component support.
• Develop and maintain core boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R;).
• Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology.
• Support quality and warranty initiatives with problem solving, technical specifications, and evaluations.
• Ensure part variation and failure modes are addressed in an expedited way to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support business case studies and develop creative ways of meeting required functional objectives and technical specifications with reduced investment.
• Perform technical evaluations during the Request for Quote (RFQ) process.
• Meeting all vehicle program milestones and conducting all releasing processes related to the component and its interface within the vehicle.
• Apply design best practices and lessons learned from past product developments.
• Interface with EE systems engineering in the development of vehicle functional (VF) specifications and work with suppliers on Requirements Analysis (RAR).
• Review and approve hardware releases/changes including DVP&Rs.
• Support efforts to meet warranty targets and relevant quality service field initiatives.
• Communicate component product development status on a weekly basis via DRE authored and maintained open issues list/project timelines and technical presentations.
• Ensure component level regulatory compliance requirements are met by coordinating with suppliers and internal Stellantis regulatory compliance teams.
• Direct suppliers in developing, testing, and releasing hardware to meet vehicle level functional objectives and sub‑system level behavior objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of product development experience with mechatronics.
• Understanding of kinetics, electro‑mechanical systems, and components.
• Knowledge of control logic, signals and system interaction.
• Proficiency in EBAM, Part Release, WebCM, NX, and Teamcenter for CAD.
• Experience with exterior plastics.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills to present concepts to cross‑functional teams at all levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high volumes of information.

• Hourly rate: $40.00 - $44.00, depending on experience.
• Paid benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out‑of‑country coverage, dental, etc.
• Pension eligibility with employer match after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October).

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those who request assistance during our hiring process.