We are recruiting an experienced Powertrain Design Release Engineer to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, development and release of components and subsystems in conventional Automatic and Hybrid Transmissions
- Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of conventional automatic and hybrid transmissions
- 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 with 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
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field from an accredited university
- 3-5 years of automotive engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of powertrain experience
- Relevant experience in engineering die-cast aluminum components, park system components (pawl, gear, rod assembly, etc), and seals.
- 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 SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in an engineering-related field
- Working knowledge of NX/Teamcenter
- Design for Six Sigma certification
- Experience and working knowledge of automatic transmission and driveline components
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
