Sr. Product Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Novi, MI

1d • $100,083 - $162,635 • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design and 5 years of experience in CAD, design or drafting; or 9 years of experience in CAD, design or drafting; or equivalent experience when combined with design/drafting certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T, can interpret effect on component design, and can check team drawings for integrity and accuracy
• Excellent knowledge of materials properties, elastomers, gaskets, sealing’s, fixturings, machining, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping or tube forming processes as it relates to the design and development of diesel engines
• Strong knowledge of engine architecture, components and their primary function(s), engine cycles, injection equipment and boosting systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability when issues are complex
• Strong ability to work independently, with little direction, and effectively with others
• Strong organizational, planning and follow up skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Strong background with military applications / requirements design.
• Strong knowledge of Creo (ProE)
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of Windchill and Team Center Engineering (TCe) and or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Knowledge of MTU products, Detroit Diesel 2 Stroke products, military land vehicle applications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design drawings, fully parametric models, standards and specifications for diesel engine components and subsystems
• Organize, manage and execute integration and interface projects for military applications.
• Establish and maintain an engine master model (EMM) and perform package studies, updates, virtual builds, compatibility checks, and use background data when making decisions
• Responsible for front line design work which includes maintaining a high level of accuracy, completeness, geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD&T), and compliance with standard procedures and design manufacturing requirements
• Interpret and apply GD&T to drawings and advise others on GD&T, its application and use
• Responsible for designs and efficient completion of deliverables (models, layouts and prints)
• Comprehend, analyze and adhere to comprehensive data creation standards (DCS) for modeling
• Perform and instruct others on tolerance stack-ups and optimal design features.
• Establish and maintain design standards and records, by preparing design team manuals and documenting standard procedures.
• Lead, conduct and coordinate effective design review meetings
• Coordinate and consult with design community and internal/external departments
• Investigate and analyze design or system problems and define a plan to meet objectives
• Perform engine concept layouts and / or create initial geometric models from 3D scanning and reverse engineering practices.
• Keep management abreast or project status, pending problems and recommend solutions, while producing project status reports
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Represent the company effectively to suppliers and customers by giving presentations on very complex issues
• Perform special projects

Benefits

• base pay
• discretionary bonus plan
• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior