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Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Design and Release Engineer (DRE) - As part of Propulsion Systems team, the engineer is responsible for designing, developing and releasing components in support of powertrain integration. The open position is to support Base Engine hardware development. This includes components specific to the valvetrain system; such as camshafts and roller finger followers.

The engineer will work closely with designers, CAE groups, suppliers and manufacturing to design components and systems to ensure designs are robust for function and manufacturing. Scope of responsibility includes product design from concept to launch, components/system packaging, releasing 2D drawing and 3D models, performance specifications and production product issue resolution. Creating and maintaining the DFMEA and DVP as well as conducting center of excellence reviews for design robustness. The engineer will be involved with current production components in addition to future development projects.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum three years of engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of propulsion system calibration and vehicle components.
• Basic knowledge of gasoline engine operation.
• Engineer must have excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Knowledge of hardware release process, DFMEA’s, DVP’s and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Must live in Windsor, ON.
• Occasional travel to the US for meetings (1 or 2 times a months).
• Hybrid position (80% remote, 20 in person).

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
• Additional experience in one or more of the following: Vehicle and engine control modules, designing components manufactured from plastic and metal stamping and/or OEM experience with advanced quality tools such as a DFMEA, DVPR, function models and/or NX CAD skills.
• Experience releasing components at an OEM or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience with 3D FEA and flow analysis.
• Green Belt in Design for Six Sigma methodology.

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
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• 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

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