Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

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, 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 Tier I 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).

Key Must Have's:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years in automotive design/development
• Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar).
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T
• 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.
• Working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings.
• Experience with production engineering.
• Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly
• Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods
• Professional experience and knowledge of DRBFM.
• Knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles