Launch Engineer

Overview

Job Description and responsibilities for a Design & Release role involving the design and release of systems and components, cross functional interface, and program management throughout development and launch.

Responsibilities

• Design & Release of Systems & Components
• Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements and ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.
• Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.
• Translate Functional Objectives into technical requirements and solutions
• Create and analyze alternative design concepts
• Integrating system components
• Support Benchmarking of competitive vehicles
• Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP's)
• Implement innovation roadmaps as well as coordinate the advancement of new technologies and procedures to improve program timing
• Define Customer interface requirements
• Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met
• Harmonization and quality improvement activities
• Cost value analysis
• Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables
• Manage Tier I suppliers and software releases and / or hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables
• Interface with stakeholders at all levels including vehicle teams, HMI, validation, requirement leads, technical specialists, leadership, and develop robust functional designs
• Present action plans with status / risks to get and keep programs on track
• Maintain changes and budget to achieve deliverables for a sound product launches
• Follow, track and root cause build issues found during pre-production builds, prior to launch of the program and warranty analysis of all the components after the launch
• Concept Design and feasibility studies
• Support resolution & design updates of vehicle packaging, logbook and manufacturing feasibility issues
• Conduct Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling (Catia / NX) and template set-up & maintenance using Knowledge Based Engineering template modeling techniques
• Clearly communicate component status and issues in Google Suite and MS-Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Early Computer Aided Design (CAD) creation and development prior to supplier award & onboarding
• Generate CAD and 2D drawings for components including GD&T
• Build detailed harness BOMs
• Identify in lines and eyelets that are readily available
• Work with Prototype Build Engineering to procure long lead components and coordinate sample requests for component suppliers
• Assess and packaging harness design
• Provide technical interface to the advanced team
• Work with designers to develop packaging and resolve issues
• Coordinate with designers and support teams to ensure all necessary Teamcenter tasks are completed
• Attend design reviews / coordination meetings
• Develop and release BDU and related component designs that satisfy vehicle level
• Determine the wiring effect for bulletins and product plan changes and provide electrical build support
• Provide program deliverables on time per major development milestones
• Lead and coordinate Product Development Team (POT) meetings with suppliers
• Coordinate change management (CCD, CN, A, PER, ICD)
• Execute standardization plans and reuse of validated subcomponents
• Provide build and launch support as needed
• Track current production warranty and assist in root cause investigations
• Develop program High Voltage Battery Systems (HVES) concepts that satisfy battery pack and vehicle level functional objectives down to the battery module design level
• Coordinate HVES module packaging activities with advanced concept engineering team and battery pack design team
• Execute programs through POP that meet or exceed objectives or performance, cost, weight, investment, and quality
• Develop and publish HVBS performance standards
• Author and submit source packages on time to support product plans
• Develop component and system level OVPs and coordinate component level OVP with tiered suppliers
• Pull and manage part numbers
• Execute design for manufacturing process and coordinate assembly process with manufacturing engineering
• Develop and execute system integration DFMEA for HVES modules
• Develop and publish HVBS performance standards
• Develop system level validation plans, end of line test, and continuous conformance test requirements and coordinate with Tier 1 supplier responsible for the creation and maintenance of documentation outlining best practices supporting Stellantis internal continuous improvement initiatives and the development of product technology roadmaps
• Point of contact for all engine hardware issues
• Lead initial root cause analysis and support through closure
• Lead Design and Release Engineers (DREs) in meeting program objectives for their components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Support Change Management

Requirements

Education

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.

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