Sanhua's Automotive Business Unit is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Auburn Hills, Michigan office. This person will be the primary technical interface to OEM and tier customers on thermal management-related products and programs. Specifically, automotive thermal expansion valves, thermal bypass valves, receiver dryer, check valves, etc. In addition to providing technical support as needed.
The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering Degree a solid understanding MS office application, GD&T, mechanical drafting, DVP&R, DFMEA, and DRBFM methodologies. This person is patient, has excellent time-management skills, and practices of effective communication style.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing thermal management system/component programs and supporting customers in North America.
- Support program team in product development activities including internal design reviews and gate reviews, weekly PDT meetings with customers, design/process validation planning, PPAP preparation, and documentation, etc.
- Support new business acquisition through analysis of customer specifications and requirements, conceptual design, and technical proposals
- Support engineering change process and cost reduction initiatives, both internal and external
- Conduct design of experiments, failure analysis for thermal management related products, analyze validation test results, compile report and present to customers
- Interface with packaging, service, manufacturing, and other engineering groups in system/component development process
- Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and/or seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies and conferences
- Coordinate design and development activities of thermal management assemblies and components in China headquarter
· Some local, domestic and international travel may be required
Requirements:
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- 0-2 years’ experience HVAC systems/components development or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Knowledge in thermodynamics, thermal management, fluid dynamics
- Competency in MS office applications, GD&T, mechanical drafting, DVP&R, DFMEA, and DRBFM methodologies
- Parametric CAD design experience (Catia V5 or UGNX)
- Must be proficient in Chinese
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
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As the largest producer of Service Valves, Reversing Valves, Electronic Expansion Valves and Microchannel (HVACR) in the world, Sanhua has earned the trust of major HVACR brands globally. Quality is the foundation for every product manufactured resulting in world class parts per million numbers.
