Job Title: (Design Release Engineer)

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Description: Job Role 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.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

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.

Solid 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 Qualifications

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.

Custom Fields

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Name: Client Card Needed?

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Location: (Windsor, ON)

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at (phone hidden)

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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