The Design and Release Engineer is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation and industrialization. They will work within a Transmission, Driveline and EDM Gear Reducers Organization Center of Excellence (COE) for torque transfer components (gears, splines, shafts, bearings, etc.).
Responsibilities include:
Design and release responsible for key components for torque transfer components
Lead the change management process for their respective components.
Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process
Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.
Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components
Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems
Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components
Training and mentoring engineers with less experience
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field
Understanding of system engineering within automatic transmissions and electric drive units.
Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs
Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis
Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in with emphasis in mechanical engineering or similar.
Working level experience with suppliers of torque converters, dampers and automatic transmission components.
Hands‑on experience with design, release, and manufacturing processes for automotive applications
Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification