The Powertrain Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development and release of components and subsystems in Automatic, hybrid transmissions and EDM gear reducers.

Main Design Release Engineer Objectives:

• Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of Automatic, hybrid transmissions and EDM gear reducers
• Evaluate designs to the "engineering best practice" documents
• Develop DFMEAs and access designs for failure modes robustness
• Develop DVP&R plans to validate design changes
• Develop Tools, Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for transmission components
• Collaborate appropriate Design Detailing and CAE activities for design updates and or new designs
• Support manufacturing on production related issues
• Generate and implement cost reduction ideas
• Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
• Conduct root cause analysis of transmission failures and identify the root cause/s
• Collaborate with transmission systems group to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
• Provide guidance and direction to suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management system

Important to note the manager is not looking for Designers. The candidates would have Product Engineer on their resume as that is the term that is commonly used elsewhere. 

• Please add the GPA on the resumes.
  Occasional driving to meetings in the Detroit area (pick up parts, look at parts, etc).   State on the resume where the candidate resides (i.e. Windsor, Toronto).   
• The position is mostly remote BUT the requirement is to be able to work at ARDC onsite as needed - Location must be close to ARDC for daily commute as needed -This may involve days at a time or short notice visits.
• Must be able to have transportation/location to meet these needs.
   

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
• 3-5 years of  engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience
• Competent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in an engineering related field
• Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
• Design for Six Sigma certification