Air Intake Systems Engineer

Stefanini Group•Auburn Hills, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring an Air Intake Systems Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. This role involves designing, developing, and validating air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components may include various types of low-pressure clean- and dirty-side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, resonators, air filters, brackets, and other related items. High-pressure charge ducts may also be included.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field from an ABET-accredited program.
Five or more years of experience with air intake systems or related engine- and vehicle-level testing, including NVH, Rise-Over Ambient, water fording, or similar testing.
Experience with plastics manufacturing processes and tool design, particularly injection molding and blow-molding technologies.
Experience leading and managing suppliers, including coordinating supplier deliverables and program milestones.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems.
Familiarity with powertrain software and controls.
Knowledge of Client systems and processes.
Green Belt certification or equivalent experience with proactive and/or reactive Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) quality tools.
Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.
Ability to proactively communicate with teammates, stakeholders, and supervisors.
Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote or hybrid workplace.
General knowledge of CAD design.
General knowledge of spreadsheets and presentation development.
Ability to create and apply component- and system-level DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to supplier locations, corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and/or technical centers.

Responsibilities

Early packaging, design, and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle-level functional objectives.
Coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing.
Documenting design, analysis, prototyping, and testing activities.
Supporting sourcing activities, depending on program assignments.
Coordinating and tracking supplier progress after sourcing to ensure part maturity and program milestones are achieved.
Applying best-practice designs and methodologies, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), to minimize risk.
Providing occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants.
Supporting quality concerns after vehicle launch.
Validating process changes.
Supporting technical cost-reduction and value-optimization activities.