We are seeking an intermediate design and release engineer to support the serial life production of electric drive module gear reducers. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong background in product engineering, design, and release processes. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Experience with NX and Teamcenter is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Product engineering / design and release

• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and refine gear reducer components and sub-assemblies.
• Focus on continuous improvements, warranty reduction, and cost optimization.
• Generate detailed designs, perform feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  
  

Change management

• Facilitate and manage change control processes.
• Ensure all design changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented with minimal disruption to production.
  
  

DFMEA development and design evaluation

• Create Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents.
• Evaluate designs for potential failure modes and recommend enhancements to improve reliability and safety.
  
  

DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report)

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of DVP&R documents.
• Collaborate with test teams to ensure validation tests are properly executed and documented.
  
  

CAE collaboration

• Participate in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) reviews.
• Provide design feedback, interpret simulation results, and refine designs based on CAE input.
  
  

Sourcing and purchasing support

• Coordinate with the purchasing team to track the sourcing of components and materials.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
  
  

Supplier technical reviews

• Support technical reviews with suppliers to align on design requirements and quality standards.
• Address any issues and work collaboratively on resolution.
  
  

Pre-pilot and launch support

• Assist in pre-pilot and product launch activities.
• Address last-minute engineering or design changes to ensure production readiness.
  
  

Tooling kick-off

• Participate in tooling kick-off meetings.
• Ensure the accurate and timely development of required tools and manufacturing equipment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; an advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering, design, and release, preferably in propulsion systems
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly NX; experience with Teamcenter is advantageous
• Strong understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, and CAE processes
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and suppliers
  
  

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.43/hour - $39.73/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.