Sr. Fuel Systems Engineer

Sr. Fuel Systems Engineer

Job Description:

• Technical program manager for one or more vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the Fuels systems design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing
• .Responsible for ensuring that the Fuels systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives
• .Components include Fuel cap/capless, Fuel tank, Fuel Delivery Module, Fuel lines, Fuel lines, Canister, Sensors, Valves, filters, etc

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Job Duties and Responsibilitie

• s:Lead fuels system responsibilities through program production life cycle. Provide strong support of concept studies, initial packaging, thermal system design, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiative
• s.Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas. Must support plants activities representing Fuels system

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abiliti

• es:Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required mileston
• es.Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive fuels components and the guiding principles of operation behind th
• em.Ability to proactively communicate with other colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervis
• orsExperience and confidence in communicating status to a varied audience including top managem
• entAbility to effectively operate both independently and as part of a t
• eamGeneral knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes includes molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatin
• gs.Ability and knowledge to create effective presentati
• onsHigh level of experience with MS Office to
• olsKnowledge of automotive under hood packaging and general automotive assembly practi
• cesAbility to review and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&
• ;RsBasic financial understanding with ability to maintain program bud

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Requireme

• nts:Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited pro
• gramMinimum of 6 years of engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive Fuels Systems/components at either an OEM or supp
• lierStrong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakehol
• dersMust be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal author
• ity.Knowledge of Fuel System and Evaporative Emissions compone
• nts.Must have excellent written and verbal communication sk
• illsMust be able to lead and manage suppli
• ers.Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activit
• ies.Some travel is required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North Ame

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Preferred Requirem

• ents:Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited pr
• ogramUnderstanding of vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interact
• ions.Experience in component costing (variable cost and invest
• ment)Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical stand
• pointUnderstanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating princ
• iplesFamiliarity with powertrain software and con
• trolsExperience with Fuels-specific and total vehicle testing includin
• g NVHExperience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality
• toolsWorking knowledge of UG/NX and CATIA CAD sy
• stemsKnowledge of internal systems and/or products a

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Additional Inform

• ation:Highly motivated self-st
• arter.Ability to set priority when faced with challenging
• goals.Location: Onsite (80% minimum Auburn Hills, MI) / Remote Hybrid
• (20%).Driving a Company vehicle is re
• quired20% travel is to vehicle assembly plants in Detroit / Windsor area, with some possibility of travel to other supplier locations in North Am