Job Description

Job Details:
Title: Powertrain Design Release Engineer
Location: Winsor ON (Remote) US Travel Required
Duration: 05+ Months

Description:

• The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development and release of components and subsystems in conventional Automatic and Hybrid Transmissions.

• Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
• Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice" documents.
• Develop DFMEAs and access designs for failure modes robustness.
• Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes.
• Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components.
• Collaborate 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 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.
• Important to note the manager is not looking for Designers. The candidates would have Product Engineer on their resume as that is the term that is commonly used elsewhere.

• The requirement is to be able to work at ARDC site as needed.
• This may involve days at a time or short notice visits.
• Must be able to have transportation/location to meet these needs.
• Please add the GPA on the resumes.
• Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc). State on the resume where the candidate resides (i.e. Windsor, Toronto).

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or 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 (GDT)
• 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

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