As a 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- A minimum of five years' experience in automotive engineering.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Advanced degree
- Minimum of five years' experience in automotive engineering
- Strong understanding of cooling system components (radiators, condensers, fans, pumps, valves, heaters, hoses/tubes)
- Proficiency in CATIA V5
- Proficiency in Unigraphics NX
- Experience with Vis Mockup
- Experience with TeamCenter
- Experience using CAE tools for simulations and analyses
- Experience creating and maintaining DVP&R and DFMEA documents
- Knowledge and application of APQP principles
- Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies
- Experience managing supplier relationships
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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