What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooling System Design and Release Engineer position at FastTek Global?
Design Release Engineer – Intermediate #1016007Open-ended contract role in Auburn Hills, MIHYBRID - Onsite @ CTC - Anywhere from 3-5 days a weekDescription : Cooling System Design and Release EngineerAs an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing advanced cooling components for electrified vehicles.These critical components, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and fan system components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our vehicles.Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge projects. Responsibilities include but not limited to : Lead the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of various cooling components for electrified vehicles, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, high and low-pressure hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and fan system components.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives.Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for cooling components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management.Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components.Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture. Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.3 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on designing and releasing cooling system components.Strong understanding of cooling system components, such as Radiators, Condensers, Fans, Pumps, Valves, Heaters, and associated hardware.Proficiency in using CATIA V5 and / or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling.Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization. Additional Info : At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include : Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)VisionPersonal Time Off (PTO) ProgramLong Term Disability (100% paid)Life Insurance (100% paid)401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!To view all of our open positions go to : https : / / www.fasttek.com / fastswitch / findworkFollow us on Twitter : https : / / twitter.com / fasttekglobalFollow us on Instagram : https : / / www.instagram.com / fasttekglobalFind us on LinkedIn : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / fasttekYou can become a fan of FastTek on Facebook : https : / / www.facebook.com / fasttekglobal /
