Interior Devices and Sensors Design and Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The BCI Mechatronics Design and Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the integrated Center Stack (ICS) Switchbank design, development, packaging, testing, and release. The role interfaces with stakeholders to define component-level and vehicle-level functional specifications, manages suppliers and quality activities, and releases components through the Change Management System. The DRE also works with international counterparts on global commonality and resolves launch, serial-life, and quality issues related to the ICS. The position requires onsite work at Auburn Hills, Michigan, or a local supplier facility at least three days per week. Travel to a supplier plant in Mexico and client assembly plants in Canada or Mexico is required; domestic and international travel may be up to 20%. The role requires driving a company car and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Selected candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, from an ABET-accredited university.
At least 3 years of switch and/or electronic ECU development and release experience.
Full understanding of the automotive electronic ECU development process.
Experience managing or developing embedded software.
Strong leadership skills and readiness to lead a supplier team.
Experience with switches.
Must work onsite at Auburn Hills, Michigan, or a local supplier facility at least 3 days per week.
Must be willing to travel to a supplier plant in Mexico and client assembly plants in Canada or Mexico.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; must be able to drive a company car.
Working knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, Teamcenter CAE, GD&T, and injection mold tooling.
Knowledge and experience with DFSS proactive quality tools and Shainin Red X reactive quality tools.
Strong organizational, program management, leadership, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Experience managing suppliers and/or engineers.
Familiarity with Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, and/or LIN bus communication protocols.
Outstanding communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and ensure the integrated Center Stack (ICS) complies with all component-level specifications.
Participate in Product Assurance Planning with Program Management.
Manage the component supplier, component DFMEA, DVRR, and Timing Proactive Quality Plan.
Participate in reactive quality problem solving and support Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off and PFMEA reviews.
Release components through the Change Management System (CNs).
Interface with EMEA, APAC, and LATAM counterparts on global commonality.
Root-cause and resolve launch, serial-life, and quality issues related to the ICS using the Global Issues Management System (GIMS).
Interface with stakeholders to define component-level and vehicle-level functional specifications.
Design, develop, package, and test the ICS Switchbank.