Design Systems - Application Engineer

• Description:

Lead interface between the Chief Engineering team and the Product Release Center, primarily responsible for managing system interactions and interfaces between components and subsystems of the EDM gearbox.

Design Systems / Applications Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer for multiple programs. Responsibilities include:

• EDM Gearbox hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing of all EDM gearbox components)

- Interfacing with individual Design Release Engineers and COEs

- Manufacturing

- Suppliers

- Development Validation Center

• Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required

• Organize reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders

• Manage Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions

• Supports CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs

• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned.

• Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC and VO teams - moved from AE responsibilities to align better

• Represents CE in managing the “lessons learned” document for the program and ensure that TS (Technical Specialist) receive those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly

• Reviews driveline system and applicable component “Validation Completion” status with DVC team periodically & provides update to CE

• Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of “follow up items” and decision maker on issuing GIMS for buds of problems

• Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list

• Requirements:

Will require occasional driving to the Detroit/Auburn Hills and other locations (occasional meaning 1 to 2 times per MONTH).

Hybrid: will be required to attend ARDC every Thursday, starting Dec 7th - Prefers candidates in the greater Windsor area.

Please add GPA to resumes

•Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent

• 0-3 years engineering experience

• General knowledge of EDM Gearboxes, Drivelines, Axles or Transmission Systems and interface requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences

• Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolution

• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

• Self-motivated

• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of engineering experience in driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience

• Gearbox, Driveline or Axle Design Release Responsibility

• Master in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent

• Supervisory or leadership of small team experience

• General knowledge and experience of powertrain duty cycle analysis

• Ability to manage high volume of part/system complexity

• Knowledge in powertrain product development processes

• Knowledge in application of Functional Block Diagrams, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R)

• Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable

• Experience with electric motors for automotive applications

• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion

• System Level Thinker -- The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent

• Excellent presentation skills