Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data Powertrain Design Release Engineer Job Summary: Our client in Chelsea, MI is looking for a Powertrain Design Release Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do: Design and develop Powertrain Components using established best practice principles. The components will be created using quality methodologies such as CAE, System Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R). Candidate will coordinate CAE, design, prototyping, and testing of components and the documentation of those activities. Resolve manufacturing plant, assembly plant, and field issues as necessary. Participate in the team and subgroups in reviewing and updating corporate design best practices, conducting benchmarking exercises and reviewing and critiquing Corporate Designs.
Basics: - Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.
- Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
- 1-3 yrs Vehicle testing experience.
- High level communication skills (written and verbal).
- Customer focus with sense of urgency.
- Ability to work in team environment with ability for self-direction.
Preferred: - Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS.
- CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structure.
- Hands-on involvement in the repair/modification of a vehicle, home or other technically complex project.
- Working knowledge of Casting and Injection Molding processes.
- Knowledge of FCA Systems and/or products.
How You Will Be Successful: - Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business "First"
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer: - Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us: Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing. For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
Recommended Skills
- Blackbelt
- Communication
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Injection Molding
- Mechanical Engineering
- Problem Solving