Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Design Release Engineer - Valvetrain Senior 

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Design Release Engineer - Valvetrain Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Valvetrain & Timing Drive Design Release Engineer is responsible for engineering activities related to development of Valvetrain and Timing Drive components for gasoline engines.Activities include design, development, testing, manufacturing interface, and failure analysis. The release engineer will be a part of a team of engineers for problem solving, product improvement, cost reduction and other issues as needed.The Release Engineer will interact with all areas that touch the release of a component. This will include Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engine Plants, Design Group, and Parts & Service.Some travel to engine plants and suppliers is required.The Design Release Engineer must be a motivated self-starter, willing to work in a fast-paced environment.  
Essential Functions:Participates as a team member on various engineering projects.  Must be a team player able to manage multiple priorities while considering the inputs from a variety of stakeholders. Resolves technical issues based on engineering analysis of camshafts, camshaft phasers, rocker arms, valves, valve seat & valve guide inserts, valve springs, timing chains, timing guides, and tensioners. Plan and coordinate test execution (through utilization of engineering tools such as DFMEA’s and DVP&R) and monitor progress and results.Analyzes test and measurement data creating summaries with data-based conclusions and makes recommendations to the team.

Basics:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of powertrain components.  Valvetrain or timing drive preferred.Understanding of valvetrain/timing drive components and related manufacturing processes, i.e. steel stamping, machining, grinding, heat treatment...etc.Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R.Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Engine cam timing, 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:

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.Working experience in creation and execution of validation plansCritical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX. 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD   

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

Share