Design Release Engineer Job Windsor area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: Design Release Engineer [14418]

We are recruiting an experienced Design Release Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

Hybrid (1-2 days weekly in office)
Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, development, and validation of automatic transmissions, driveline systems and components
Optimize the designs and contribute to innovative solutions for improved performance and reliability
Coordinate design release activities and technical requirements for driveline components, working with the company, suppliers, CAE, and cross-functional teams
Collaboration:

Work closely with key stakeholder teams such as CAE, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), durability, vehicle dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and performance.
Support validation activities and coordinate with validation/CAE teams to ensure required testing and technical deliverables are completed
Root Cause Analysis:
Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
Supplier Design Approvals:
Drive approvals for supplier design selection through appropriate assessments and adherence to engineering best practices
Best Practices and Documentation:
Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including the development and maintenance of core DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP (Design Verification Plan) documents related to driveline systems
Continuous Improvement:
Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices
Technical Specification:
Generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met. Manage these documents to ensure alignment of requirements with supplier base
Mentoring:
Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers
Total Warranty Cost Reduction:
Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions
Presentation

Skills:

Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders
Industry Competitiveness:
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in transmissions and driveline technologies and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs

REQUIRED SKILLS &

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of technical/ Automotive engineering experience. Driveline, transmission, chassis, or vehicle systems experience is preferred
Strong project management, technical coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and drive activities to completion
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs
Strong understanding of automotive systems, functions, and drivetrain fundamentals; driveline/transmission experience is preferred but not mandatory
Strong interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results
Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS &

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into requirements
Working experience with in-vehicle problem diagnosis and NVH evaluations
Experience with driveline components such as PTU, RDM, Gear Reducer, axle, T-case, differential, gears, bearings, or related systems
Knowledge of CAE/CFD to collaborate with virtual analysis teams
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects…