Design & Release Engineer - Powertrain - Allen Park, United States - Optimal CAE

Description

POSITION IS FULLY ON-SITE

Position Description:

Metalwork exhaust, catalyst substrate, aftertreatment and emissions product development (PD) technical program engineer including Program Management (PMT4) work for future vehicles. PD/program (PMT4) systems engineer is the single point of contact over multiple FP vehicle lines, powerpacks & organizations to manage/integrate/execute the exhaust/calibration/emissions design, development, calibration, and release process per program milestone requirements.

• Requires a minimum of 8 years' experience with an intimate understanding of exhaust after-treatment system chemistry, function, and durability, with an emphasis on extremely high-performance internal combustion engine (ICE) products.
• Support the testing, prototype, and launch builds of upcoming vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
• Interface daily with other D&R engineers, attribute teams, suppliers, and management to ensure parts comply with required specifications and critical decisions are made efficiently.
• Deliver components and systems that meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.
• The roles and responsibilities for this position are dynamic and is focused on bringing alignment across multiple car/truck programs (26-28MY+). This program systems engineer must be a self- starter with exceptional organizational & communication skills.

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required.
• Strong knowledge of exhaust component design, including emissions control features, and how they interface with the other vehicle systems desired.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to deliver results and overcome obstacles in a dynamic working environment.
• Familiarity with CAD (Catia) and CAE tools desired
• Familiarity with program management tool Microsoft Project to develop Gantt Charts for program timeline, DV-PV, milestones, and deliverables desired.
• Familiarity with Diagnostic Engineering Tools, CANAlyzer, ATI Vision, etc. to evaluate and analyze vehicle software issues desired.

Experience Required:

• 8+ years of experience in Powertrain component Design and Release required.
• Experience with vehicle manufacturing launch and prototype process desired.
• Familiarity with systems and processes: GPDS, WERS, FEDEBOM, FEDE, Teamcenter, etc. required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Engineering Master's degree preferred.