What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Release Engineer - EV Motor position at RGBSI?
The Design Release Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Specifying, designing, developing and releasing electric motors for Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) vehicle applications.
- The Engineer will guide the engineering development of electric motors from Design Concept into Product Launch, including Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design, and Thermal Analysis.
- The selected Candidate will: coordinate the release of designs, obtain design approvals, ensure designs are manufacturable, component readiness, track piece cost, investment & mass, support future design direction, lead and facilitate resolution of component issues, lead design changes through Product Development (PD)
- Change Request (CRs), Change Notices (CNs), Global Issue management (GIMs), Forever Request (FR), Interim Approval Authorization (IAA), and quality gates (APQP) processes, warranty process, and support supplier quality assurance & warranty resolution.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in the automotive field, preferably product development/powertrain
- Self-starter with strong leadership, communication skills, and demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- No driving a client vehicle is required
- 20% travel required (International travel to Italy if needed)
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced degree in engineering from an ABET accredited University.
- 5 years of related engineering experience.
- 2 years of design release experience.
- Understanding of Electric Motor operation, design, manufacturing, testing & development
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Knowledge of drawing GD&T and dimensional tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience with Statement of Requirements, DFMEA, and Design Reviews.
- Working knowledge of problem resolution and tracking systems and engineering change management processes.
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certification.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a closely related engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits
