Job Title: Release Engineer - Intermediate

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Design Release Engineer for automatic transmissions and torque converters. The successful candidate will be responsible for specifying and releasing automatic transmission components, including torque converter mechanical components and requirements. This role will operate within the Propulsion Systems Council of Excellence, focusing on torque converter assemblies and components, including hydraulic performance, damper design, NVH performance, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and release key components for automatic transmissions and torque converters.
• Ensure best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are integrated into the product design release process.
• Lead the technical infrastructure for key components, including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions, and drawing signoffs for key supplier and tier 1, 2, 3 components.
• Support and lead warranty and quality-related topics.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with torque tools, transmission, and distribution.
• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions, or related fields.
• Over 5 years of experience with the design and release of torque converter assemblies, torque converter dampers, and components.
• Significant virtual analysis and CAE design experience.
• Understanding of system engineering within automatic transmissions and electric drives.
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills.
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with torque converter components, hydraulic performance, and damper design.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with suppliers of torque converters, dampers, and automatic transmission components.
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.98 - $45.98/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2025.

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