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Design Release Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills!

The Design Release Engineer for the Turbocharger System is responsible for the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of turbochargers, turbo coolant and oil feed and return lines, heatshields, etc.  This includes all components associated with getting air into and out of the turbocharger, cooling, lubrication, sealing, structural support, etc. for the turbocharger system.  The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Design & Development:
-Lead the design of the Turbocharger System hardware, ducting and engine interfaces.
-Develop and refine the Turbocharger System for function, cost and quality, durability, NVH, etc.
-Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.
-Collaborate with other engineering teams (airflow, thermal, packaging) to integrate the turbocharger system.   

Release & Program Management:
-Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
-Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for turbocharger components.
-Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
-Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for turbocharger components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
-Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.

Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:
-Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems.
-Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
-Participate in the development of testing strategies for turbocharger components, including vibration, crash, and thermal testing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
-Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of turbocharger components.
-Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring turbocharger components meet functional and performance metrics.
-Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of turbocharger components into the overall vehicle platform.

Documentation & Reporting:
-Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
-Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
-Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Pay rate is $42/hour. Apply now!

Requirements:
-A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
-A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of turbocharger components, including metal stamping and casting.
-Understanding of engine components related manufacturing processes, i.e. Aluminum/steel stamping, aluminum casting, machining, etc.
-Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
-Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
-Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.
-Ability to author system/component level requirements
-Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
-Strong oral and written communication skills
-Strong project management skills/experience
-Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Preferred Requirements:
-Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
-Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
-Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
-Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
 
Additional Must Haves:
-Mechanical / Aeronautical Engineering Degree
-Good Communications skills
-Knowledge of internal combustion engines
-Experience with fluid dynamics and heat transfer fundamentals – preferred, not a must have
-Experience with engineering change management – preferred, not a must have
-Location:  4-5 days a week onsite
-Travel:  Occasional travel to Mexico, Canada and US based suppliers and manufacturing plants

 

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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