| Introduction:- | | | Our Client is significantly expanding its resources to manage the strengthening of development work in the US. With a core focus on Passenger car powertrain development, the organization is seeking to hire strong motivated men and women to participate in shaping powertrains for the vehicle range of the future.
Localization of 4-cylinder engine production including requalification of entire engines is required for the production of the engines in NAFTA. This requires mechanical development of engine parts, subsystems and complete engines including future engine programs. An expansion including localized development of engine variants with larger displacements is now in focus.
Development of calibrations for vehicle variants for NAFTA and worldwide production and markets requires personnel with varied skill-sets including those with intimate knowledge of base engine calibration (Knock, idle, fuelling, ignition, start, etc.), diagnostics including full OBD, emissions, drivability and data management.
Production expansion plans require a build up of specific E/E competencies to manage the identification of new parts suppliers, development of those parts and modules within planned powertrain and vehicle development programs and release recommendation for production locations primarily within NAFTA but also worldwide.
The core electric motor control software group produces motor control software for current production and upcoming hybrid and electric vehicle programs. Due to an expansion of the vehicle variant rollout this department will also be strengthened to enable an increased focus on future programs.
A new battery analysis laboratory is being installed to enable R&D activities on EV and hybrid vehicle battery packs to be managed for the growing NAFTA market.
Work takes place at powertrain facilities in Michigan and in California in addition to other locations as required in the US and throughout the world.
Our Client, consists of five business areas including Connected Car, UI & Telematics, Testing and Regulatory Affairs, Powertrain & eDrive, Advanced Exterior Design, and Advanced User Experience Design. All five business areas are focused on delivering a positive impact on products through the advancement of safe, convenient, and sustainable vehicles. Working together, Our Clinet remains a successful symbol of automotive research and development in North America.
We are looking for talented, energetic, and committed individuals to join our diverse team. Our employees are the key to our success, and we support each individual in fulfilling his or her potential. We proudly continue the pioneering work initiated by our founders over 125 years ago. | | |
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:-
| | | The Primary role of the job:
Define and Develop Design Concepts for Internal Combustion Engines and Components of an Internal Combustion Engine. Assess Cost, Weight, and Manufacturability of Designs Concepts. Coordinate and Define Release Recommendation in accordance with Product Development System Requirements. Initiate Product Release and Change Management Process to Introduce Design Concepts from Prototypes to Production. Coordinate Documentation and Change Management Process to Introduce Design Concepts from Prototypes to Production. Define, Initiate and Monitor Internal Combustion Engine and Component Validation. Provide Technical Assistance to Internal and External Organizations in Order to perform Testing
The essential duties and responsibilities include:
-Develop Specifications (Lastenheft) and Project Schedule. Evaluate the Design Feasibility to meet Performance, Packaging and Handling Requirements. Document and Implement potential Design and Process Changes to improve Product Performance, Manufacturability and Cost.Coordinate and perform Testing and meet the Requirements for Engine Testing
-Coordinate Development Process in accordance with Project Development System. Develop DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Define DVP (Design Validation Plan) implementation. Coordinate Supplier activities including communication of Component Specifications, Development and Validation Schedules
-Provide Technical Assistance to Internal and External Organizations to define and validate Designs and Testing. Initiate and Coordinate Prototype Program through component sourcing and component availability for Build and Validation Programs. Support Production Launch from Trial to Production Phases to ensure Engineering Requirements are met. Initiate and Coordinate Testing of the engines. Monitor Testing to ensure Testing reqirements are met
-Monitor, Document and Report Project Status and Actions for Quality Gate and Management Reviews. Define and Develop Problem Resolution Process (8D Process) and Root Cause Analysis for identified Incidents and Non Conformance Issues
-Control Supplier and Manufacturing Site Process and Activities to ensure Component, Tooling Schedule and Quality is met.Participate in Supplier Evaluation Activities. Collaborate with Engine Development (RD/P), Production Planning Purchasing and Quality to ensure Project Objectives are met. Identify and Evaluate Domestic Suppliers for components and for testing
-Support Component Validation. Participate in Component Analysis of Validation, Trial and Production Components. Support Product and Process Approval Process. (Initial Sample Report Review) Define Product Release Recommendation. Support Product and Process Approval Process. (Initial Sample Report Review) Support Product Release Recommendation | | |
Skills & Attributes:-
| | | The ideal candidate would need the following skills and abilities:
-Strong knowledge and experience of internal combustion engine component design and validation for all major engine assemblies including Crankcase, Crankshaft Drive, Cylinder Head, Cooling, Fuel and Lubrication Systems and Air distribution Systems. Background in passenger car powertrain development
-Excellent engineering discipline to drive the validation program of internal combustion engines and components. Experience in supplier management with focus on internal combustion engine validation and analysis. Ability to travel to domestic and international development locations
-Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse and international project environment
-Strong problem solving skills to identify project risks and define recovery actions. Must be able to multi-task, several projects and prioritize workload to meet project quality gates
-Strong ability to plan, execute, control and document project progress using MS-Office Standard Software
-Strong Background in automotive development process and quality gate discipline with manufacturing and assembly knowledge of internal combustion engine components | | |
Education & Experience:-
| | | Education and Experience Required:
-Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Combustion Engine
- 5-7 years work experience
-Experience with domestic and international automotive suppliers. Experience with internal combustion engine testing systems and engine instrumentation
-DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DOE (Design of Experiments) experience.
-Demonstrate the ability to drive development of internal combustion engine and engine Components including the validation of internal combustion engine and engine components
-Automotive development and quality gate discipline in engine development and design
Education and Experience Preferred:
-Project management
-Engine validation Skills, Green Belt, DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) | | |
Full Time Benefits include:-
| | | Our Client is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous benefits and compensation, work/life balance tools and several methods of recognition and rewards. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K savings plan, tuition and fitness reimbursement programs and much more. | |