Thermal Management Engineer

Job Title: Thermal Management Engineer


Job Location: Sterling Heights, MI


Hourly Rate: Up to $50-$60hr depending on experience.




100% onsite


Job Summary:


Come join our team! We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Thermal Management Engineer to work on a Military Vehicle Program. The engineer will support the design, develop and release of subsystem componentry related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.


Job Description:

• Mechanical & Thermal design engineering of power pack (engine/transmission), electronics, and crew cabin HVAC systems to meet customer requirements and specifications


• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications


• Develop alternative concepts and support or perform trade study analyses


• Design, select and integrate HVAC components and subsystems


• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations


• Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs); release drawings to the Engineering Release Plan (ERP)


• Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD) and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry suppliers, or for other purposes as required. Perform source selection evaluation of supplier proposals.


• Manage supplier design development progress, technical action item list, and transfer of engineering communication; interface with suppliers virtually and onsite; evaluate supplier cost quotes


• Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation to ensure performance, test, and/or design requirements are being met.


• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals; prepare for and present at formal Design Reviews


• Conduct engineering evaluations in a laboratory environment


• Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to Production, supplier or field issues


• Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests and create test reports to validate designs, mitigate risks and/or troubleshoot problems


• Work with other engineering disciplines to exchange technical information and give direction to designers and prototype shop personnel


• Plan, organize, and maintain records of progression to ensure successful completion of projects on schedule and within budget


• Develop plans and estimates for future projects (ROMs, BOEs, project plans, informal estimates) in response to customer and contractual requirements

Candidate Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


5 years in a related role is desired.


Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles.


Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities.


Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup a plus.


Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities and military installations if needed.


Additional Information / Desired Experience:


This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.


Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.


This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)


Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.


Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit .


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