Design & Release Engineer - Axle Hardware

change management cost optimization mechanical engineering GD&T CAD Design cost reduction supplier management production support

The design and release engineer (DRE) is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, serial life maintenance e.g. field issue resolution, warranty reduction etc., * Design and release responsible for key components for structures, seals and fastener components Lead the change-management process for their respective components.

• Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process

• Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.

• Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components

• Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems

• Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components

• Travel to suppliers for process and quality reviews 5% of time

• Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.

• Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.

• Integrating system components

• Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met

• Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables.

• Manage Tier I suppliers and hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables.

• Present action plans with status/risks to get and keep programs on track.

• Follow, track and root cause build issues found during pre-production builds, prior to launch of the program and warranty analysis of all the components after the launch.

• Clearly communicate component status and issues in MS-Office applications e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

• Review CAD and 2D drawings for components including GD&T

• Coordinate change management

• Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP’s)

• Coordinate and guide virtual analysis team on requirements and assessments

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field

• Knowledge of axle systems or components

• Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs

• Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams

Other Skills:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Working experience in Axle systems or components

• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.42/hour - $35.03/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.