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 ~35 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: Masters 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
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