Design Release Engineer

Job Description:

• Valvetrain & Timing Drive Design Release Engineer is responsible for engineering activities related to development of Valvetrain and Timing Drive components for gasoline engines.
• Activities include design, development, testing, manufacturing interface, and failure analysis.
• The release engineer will be a part of a team of engineers for problem solving, product improvement, cost reduction and other issues as needed.
• The Release Engineer will interact with all areas that touch the release of a component. This will include Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engine Plants, Design Group, and Parts & Service.
• Some travel to engine plants and suppliers is required.
• The Design Release Engineer must be a motivated self-starter, willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Participates as a team member on various engineering projects. Must be a team player able to manage multiple priorities while considering the inputs from a variety of stakeholders.
• Resolves technical issues based on engineering analysis of camshafts, camshaft phasers, rocker arms, valves, valve seat & valve guide inserts, valve springs, timing chains, timing guides, and tensioners.
• Plan and coordinate test execution (through utilization of engineering tools such as DFMEA’s and DVP&R) and monitor progress and results.
• Analyzes test and measurement data creating summaries with data-based conclusions and makes recommendations to the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of powertrain components. Valvetrain or timing drive preferred.
• Understanding of valvetrain/timing drive components and related manufacturing processes, i.e. steel stamping, machining, grinding, heat treatment...etc.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Engine cam timing, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.
• Ability to author system/component level requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX