Design Release Engineer - Actuators/Park-Locking Systems
About The Position
The Design Release Engineer will join the Powertrain Engineering team, which specializes in the design, development, and release of automatic transmissions and electric drive modules. The role focuses on gearbox park-lock actuators and park-system components and is part of the Center of Excellence for mechatronics systems for automatic transmissions and e-machine gear reducers. The engineer will provide technical support and leadership within the transmission and driveline product release center engineering team for propulsion system components. The position requires expertise in park-lock actuation functional requirements for ICE and BEV vehicles, vehicle functional safety, and park-by-wire and shift-by-wire systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree field.
- At least 5 years of experience designing and releasing actuator components, including gears, bearings, bushings, shafts, and glass-reinforced plastic housings.
- Significant virtual analysis and CAE design experience.
- Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills.
- Comfort presenting to executive leadership teams.
- Expertise in park-lock actuation system functional requirements for ICE and BEV vehicles.
- Knowledge of vehicle functional safety.
- In-depth understanding of park-by-wire and shift-by-wire systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Working-level experience with suppliers of automatic transmission and EDM gear-reducer components.
- Greenbelt or Black Belt DFSS certification.
Responsibilities
- Design and release designated key components and performance standards for automatic transmissions, electric drive modules, and driveline actuators.
- Lead and ensure key-component design SSTS, best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and incorporated into the product design release process.
- Lead technical infrastructure for key components, including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions, and drawing signoffs for key supplier and Tier 1, 2, and 3 components.
- Lead and support warranty- and quality-related topics.
- Coach, train, and mentor less experienced engineers.
- Specify and maintain functional, performance, mechanical, electronics, and software requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
