Location: Windsor, ON

Position: Long Term Contract

Title: 1223-1 - Design Release Engineer - Transmissions & Driveline Systems

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- The design release engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of automatic transmissions, driveline systems and components.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive engineering, with a focus on transmissions & driveline systems with strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept to production.
- It requires strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to seamlessly work with cross functional teams.
- The candidate will leverage their expertise to optimize the designs and contribute to innovative solutions for improved performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the design and development of transmissions, driveline systems and components
- Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholder teams such as CAE, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), durability, vehicle dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration and performance.
- DVP&R; Execution: Develop and execute validation plans, including component/system bench/ vehicle testing, to verify the performance and durability of systems & components
- Root Cause Analysis: Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Supplier Design Approvals: Drive approvals for supplier design selection through appropriate assessments and adherence to engineering best practices.
- Best Practices and Documentation: Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including the development and maintenance of core DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP (Design Verification Plan) documents related to driveline systems.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices.
- Technical Specification:



Generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met. Manage these documents to ensure alignment of requirements with supplier base.
- Mentoring: Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers
- Total Warranty Cost Reduction: Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions.
- Presentation Skills: Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders.
- Industry Competitiveness: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in transmissions and driveline technologies and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on transmissions and driveline systems.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs.
- Strong knowledge of transmissions and driveline components from any of these - Power Transfer Units, Rear Drive Modules, Gear Reducer, Axle, T-case, differential, Gears, shifting systems, gears, bearings, torque converters, etc.
- Robust interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results.
- Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.

Preferred:

- A Master's degree is preferred.
- DFSS green belt certification.
- Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into requirements.
- Working experience with in-vehicle problem diagnosis and NVH evaluations.
- Knowledge of CAE/CFD to collaborate with virtual analysis teams.
- Assembly and computer aided design (NX / CATIA).
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R;).
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;).
- Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

📌 Design Release Engineer - Transmissions & Driveline Systems (Windsor)
🏢 Zobility
📍 Windsor