Design Release Engineer - Valvetrain & Timing Drive

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

64d

About The Position

Valvetrain & Timing Drive Design Release Engineer is responsible for engineering
activities related to development of Valvetrain and Timing Drive components for
gasoline engines including cylinder deactivation hardware and controls. The
activities include design, development, testing, manufacturing interface, and
failure analysis.  The release engineer will be a part of a team of engineers
for problem solving, product improvement, cost reduction and other issues as
needed.    The Release Engineer will interact with all areas of the FCA that
touch the release of a component. This will include Purchasing, Supplier
Quality, Engine Plants, Design Group, and Parts & Service. Some travel to engine
plants and suppliers is required. The Design Release Engineer must be a
motivated self-starter, willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of powertrain components
• Understanding of valvetrain/timing drive components and related manufacturing processes, i.e. steel stamping, machining, grinding, heat treatment...etc.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Engine cam timing, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.
• Ability to author system/component level requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Valvetrain or timing drive exp.
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX

Responsibilities

• Participates as a team member on various engineering projects.
• Resolves technical issues based on engineering analysis of camshafts, camshaft phasers, rocker arms, valves, valve seat & valve guide inserts, valve springs, timing chains, timing guides, and tensioners
• Plan and coordinate test execution (through utilization of engineering tools such as DFMEA’s and DVP&R) and monitor progress and results
• Analyzes test and measurement data creating summaries with data-based conclusions and makes recommendations to the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees