Design Release Engineer

Stefanini$79K — $87K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in automotive design/development, specifically in Fuel Systems or UREA.
  • Familiarity with Formula SAE, Baja, or relevant college experience.
  • Proficiency in Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
  • Knowledge of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
  • Experience with NX, TeamCenter, and Bill of Material Management.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver all program milestone requirements on schedule with a focus on quality.
  • Manage design changes and resolve functional and assembly issues.
  • Utilize engineering tools like DFMEA and PFMEA in design processes.
  • Lead technical design reviews at key program milestones.
  • Ensure testing at internal locations or suppliers meets specifications and review results.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective design through milestones.
  • Provide on-site support at production plants during builds and resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative design projects in fuel systems.
  • Engagement with both internal and external stakeholders including suppliers.
  • Hands-on experience at production plants enhances practical skills.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities through training and support.
Full Job Description
Design Release Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, timing and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Filler pipes, Fuel lines, Fuel Cap & Capless. Other responsibilities will include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management. The Design Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, Design Team, CAE engineers, vehicle program team, supplier operations and manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver all program milestone requirements on time and with quality
  • Manage design changes to components and resolve functional, durability, assembly issues as required
  • Utilize engineering tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, application & adherence of specifications & best practices
  • Lead technical design reviews for components at key program milestones and at management reviews
  • Review validation setup at internal location or supplier, ensuring testing is performed to specification, review test results for accuracy and compliance requirements and report results to management
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams (safety, packaging, program, design, advanced manufacturing) to ensure robust design of fuel components through program milestones & launch
  • Be on site at production plant & engineering office to support builds and issue resolution
  • Ensure quality post program launch by supporting warranty reviews


Job Requirements

Details:

Experience Required
  • Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
  • Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college.


Experience Preferred
  • 5 or more years of design/development automotive engineering experience in Fuel Systems and/or UREA, will consider an internship with Fuel/Urea Systems as part of that experience as well as Plant Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • Prototype experience.
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
  • Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred Belt certification.
  • Solid understanding of system/component design.
  • General understanding of NX, TeamCenter and Bill of Material Management (EBOM/Codep/PLM/Other).


Education Required
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related degree field.


Education Preferred
  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering.


**Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives***

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Pay Range:

$ 38.00 - $ 42.00

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