Design Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Using your knowledge in design process and standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets.
• Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting the key metrics of your design.
• Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass and fatigue strength based on evaluation and quotation results.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, TMC engine design, purchasing and assembly plants)
• Project managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each milestone.
• Process improvements, advancing PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years in automotive design/development.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Team-oriented thinking and a “can-do” attitude.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Preferred:

• Seeking candidates with extensive Engine experience.
• Master of Science Degree in engineering.
• Experience in detail design of ICE peripheral services such as lubrication system, belt system and timing chain cover, fuel system, cooling system, intake and exhaust systems.
• A working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings.
• Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar).
• Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly.
• Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods.
• A working knowledge of DRBFM.
• A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience with production engineering.