Component Release Engineer

As a Component Release Engineer (CRE) specializing in motors and sensors, you will be responsible for the design, approval, and release of electrical components integral to our products, ensuring they meet stringent performance requirements while adhering to industry standards. In this role, you will create, maintain, and utilize the Knowledge Database (KDb) within your area of expertise, contributing to our Center of Expertise (COE).

You will collaborate closely with Product Engineers, Application Engineers, CAD Designers, and CAE Engineers within the Drivetrain and Morse Systems matrixed organization. Your responsibilities include leading the design and approval processes for motors and sensors, reviewing and approving work requests from Product Engineers, and coordinating design and analysis efforts with CAD and CAE teams to optimize component performance.

Additionally, you will work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to facilitate efficient component release and integration, contributing to the enhancement of the Knowledge Database (KDb) by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and technical specifications in your domain. Your participation in cross-functional teams will be vital in addressing challenges and implementing innovative solutions in motor and sensor development.

Qualifications for this role include a Bachelor of Science degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, experience with motor and sensor technologies in an engineering or product development environment, and a strong understanding of design and release processes for electrical components. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in driving innovation in electrical component design and release, ensuring our products excel in performance and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of Automotive Driveline or Powertrain components
• Good analytical skills for designing and analyzing components and sub-systems
• Experience mathematically modeling static and dynamic systems using free body diagrams, kinematic equations, Simulink, Excel, or other engineering tools.
• Thorough knowledge of component drawing requirements, including tolerances, GD&T, and their use in stack calculations
• Create, maintain, and adhere to the Knowledge Database (KDb) in their area of expertise establishing the Center of Expertise (COE) for their component / subsystem.
• Experience mathematically modeling static and dynamic systems using free body diagrams, kinematic equations, Simulink, Excel, or other engineering tools.
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations on components and sub-systems and present rationale to program team
• Issue CAE requests and provide direction as needed for analysis of systems and components.
• Create and maintain component and/or sub-system DFMEAs and use them to define Special Characteristics
• Create design work orders and provide direction to CAD as necessary to develop the product design. Approve and release engineering drawings.
• Create ADVP&R to validate components and write lab work orders to direct technicians to conduct testing on components
• Analyze components for wear and durability
• Write test reports relating to the outcome of tests performed
• Be a point of contact for technical discussions with Purchasing, suppliers, and Supplier Development Engineers
• Create technical criteria for supplier selection and participate in the selection process
• Support global engineering organization with knowledge and best practices  
• Promote component re-use through knowledge of the global component family
• Review / Approve internal and external change requests
• Provide technical support for component issues arising in validation or warranty
• Provide cost reduction ideas for their respective component families

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.  Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering work experience required
• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems is preferred
• Experience in electrical components and/or connection systems is preferred
• Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is required
• Experience and/or training in Root Cause Analysis is preferred
• Experience and/or training in APQP is preferred
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred
• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge is preferred
• Self-directed/self-motivated
• Excellent drive for results with the ability to coordinate projects from start to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Preferred/Software Hardware and General Training

• MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Project)
• TeamCenter
• Root Cause Analysis and/or 8D Problem Solving tools
• Technical Writing
• DFMEA

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