The Engine Ignition System Design & Release Engineer will be responsible for the Core Engine ignition components on one or more major engine families, including components such as coils, spark plugs, and other related components. This is a key position within our Core Engine Engineering team and the activities include developing components, managing and directing changes, facilitating continuous improvement in system performance and fuel economy, and carrying out engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions when necessary.
The Engineer will work closely with designers and CAE groups to optimize designs and will use the DFMEA to identify and rate risks and build a robust DVP&R to ensure testing is completed to reach reliability goals. The candidate will initiate source packages, hold APQP meetings during the development phase, order prototype parts, carry out and monitor DV and PV testing, and participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis. The engineer is involved in all aspects of product launch including component, system, engine, and vehicle testing, manufacturing reviews, development of service procedures, production launch, change management, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree field
- 5 years of relevant engine component design and release experience
- Knowledge of design tools and practices, e.g. CAD, CAE, CFD, FEA, GD&T is required.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project).
- Highly self motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude
- Good working knowledge of internal combustion engine operations
- Experience using electrical measurement tools such as Oscilloscope
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience in development of automotive ignition systems
- Familiarity with ignition coils and ignition system designs
- Familiarity with microcontroller design desirable
- Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification
- Experience in testing electrical systems – ignition systems
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