Thermal Management Engineer

Hutchinson•Auburn Hills, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Management Engineer is responsible for developing new thermal management technologies, including valves (electronically or mechanically actuated) and modules for coolant and refrigerant systems. This role involves providing technical support during RFQs, leading customer interactions for technical lobbying and advanced design collaboration, and managing innovation projects to meet new market requirements. The engineer will also create, research, and determine the feasibility of innovations, VA/VEs, and new thermal management technologies, while coordinating and validating design solutions with global technical headquarters.

Requirements

B.S. in mechanical engineering
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with automotive product design and development
Thorough knowledge of design, development of mechanical components and systems as well as engineering processes and procedures
Working knowledge of automotive coolant and refrigerant systems design
Basic understanding of test engineering, manufacturing operations
High level of analytical ability
Good knowledge of SPC, DFMEA, FEA
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet applications
Familiar with internet research, Microsoft Office software, and the use of e-mail
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Must actively support Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so, participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of Air conditioning components and systems is preferred
Advanced knowledge of fundamental solid mechanics, automotive thermal management and/or thermodynamics
Basic knowledge of CAD software (Spinfire, Fusion, Catia) is a plus
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors

Responsibilities

Develop new thermal management (coolant and refrigerant) technologies Valves (Electronically or mechanically actuated) Modules
Provide technical support during RFQs, including Design and material recommendation, Bill of material (BOM) definition, Technical presentation preparation, Manufacturing feasibility preparation, Tooling requirements description, and Basic costing estimation
Lead customer interactions for technical lobbying and advanced design collaboration
Manage innovation projects and drive new ideas to meet new market requirements
Create, research, and determine feasibility of innovations, ideas, and VA/VEs
Review customer specifications and prepare accordingly
Track validation for all assigned customer programs
Document and report new thermal management technologies in global R&D meetings
Coordinate and validate design solutions with Europe technical headquarters
Serve as a local information resource (benchmark) for thermal management solutions
Create DFMEA and organize reviews for its approval by lead engineer/engineering manager
Inspect PFMEA's and control plans created by the production plant before final approval and release
Create and manage lessons learned document
Plan, conduct, and lead problem-solving sessions when necessary
Support safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe work environment and maintain compliance as well as ISO 14000 registration
Create, research, and determine sustainable solutions in compliance with latest regulations and customer specifications