Job Description

Design Systems - Application Engineer - PSP - JP4323 #1401991

Windsor, ON N8W 5B5

**ARDC - Hybrid role (3-5 days per week in office)**

Will require occasional driving to the Detroit/Auburn Hills and other locations  meetings/trainings (Occasional meaning 1 or 2 times per month)

Long-term

 Description:

Lead interface between the Chief Engineering team and the Product Release Center, primarily responsible for managing system interactions and interfaces between components and subsystems of the EDM gearbox.

• Design Systems / Applications Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer for multiple programs. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• EDM Gearbox hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing of all EDM gearbox components)
• Interfacing with individual Design Release Engineers and COEs
• Manufacturing
• Suppliers
• Development Validation Center
• Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required
• Organize reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders
• Manage Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions
• Supports CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs
• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned. 
• Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC, and VO teams  - moved from AE responsibilities to align better
• Represents CE in managing the “lessons learned” document for the program and ensure that TS (Technical Specialist) receive those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly
• Reviews driveline system and applicable component “Validation Completion” status with DVC team periodically & provides update to CE
• Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of “follow up items” and decision maker on issuing GIMS for buds of problems
• Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list

Requirements:

• Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent
• 0-3 years engineering experience
• General knowledge of EDM Gearboxes, Drivelines, Axles or Transmission Systems and interface requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolution
• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Self-motivated
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years of engineering experience in driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience
• Gearbox, Driveline or Axle Design Release Responsibility
• Master in Engineering -  Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent
• Supervisory or leadership of small team experience
• General knowledge and experience of powertrain duty cycle analysis
• Ability to manage high volume of part/system complexity
• Knowledge in powertrain product development processes 
• Knowledge in application of Functional Block Diagrams, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R)
• Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable
• Experience with electric motors for automotive applications
• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion
• System Level Thinker -- The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent
• Excellent presentation skills

Additional Must Haves:

• The requirement is to be able to work at ARDC site as needed.
• This may involve days at a time or short notice visits.
• Must be able to have transportation/location to meet these needs.
• Hybrid - The requirement is to be able to work at ARDC site as needed - Anywhere from 3-5 days per week.
• Will require occasional driving to the Detroit/Auburn Hills and other locations meetings/trainings (Occasional meaning 1 or 2 times per month)
• Put on the resume where the candidate lives in Ontario.
• Please add GPA to resumes
• Being able to operate a Stellantis Company Vehicle is necessary

How to Apply:

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