Description:

The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of components and subsystems in conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions.

Main Design Release Engineer Objectives:

• Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
• Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice" documents
• Develop DFMEAs and assess designs for failure modes robustness
• Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes
• Develop tools, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for transmission components
• Collaborate on appropriate design detailing and CAE activities for design updates and/or new designs
• Support manufacturing on production-related issues
• Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
• Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
• Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause(s)
• Collaborate with the transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
• Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Applicable titles the manager considers equivalent: Release Engineer, Design & Release Engineer, Product Engineer

Requirements:

• Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc.). State on the resume where the candidate resides (e.g., Windsor, Toronto).
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or a related Engineering field from an ABET-accredited university
• 3–5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design and release, with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience
• Relevant experience in engineering die-cast aluminum components, park system components (pawl, gear, rod assembly, etc.), and seals
• Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in an engineering-related field
• Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
• Design for Six Sigma certification
• Experience and working knowledge of automatic transmission and driveline components

Must-Haves / Additional Information:

• Design release experience with aluminum casting components (3 years preferred)
• Design release experience with sealing components (3 years preferred)
• Familiarity with powertrain components: conventional transmission, hybrid transmission, and electric drive motors
• Knowledge of NX/VIZ/Teamcenter systems
• Experience working with automotive suppliers

Other Details:

• Overall experience required: 3 years preferred; 5+ years even better
• Remote hybrid position with the ability to work at the ARDC facility 1 day a week
• Position does not require driving a Stellantis vehicle
• Travel required: Less than 10%, mainly to commute to CTC headquarters in Auburn Hills once a month