Design Release Engineer - Powercell Components

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Design Release Engineer for Internal combustion Cranktrain components is responsible for the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of these components for company vehicles. This includes pistons, piston rings, piston pins, connecting rods and piston cooling jets. The responsibilities include design and release of system components and / or specifying hardware requirements needed to meet program objectives. The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, sourcing support, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). The role will include interaction and / or leading activities with multiple teams including manufacturing, quality, design, validation testing, supplier direction and purchasing groups.

Responsibilities :

• Design and Development :

Lead the design of Powercell components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and engine sub-system requirements, collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate components into the overall engine system.

Develop and refine concepts for Powercell cranktrain systems based on functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.

Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.

Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of applicable milestones such as B-Sample, C-Sample, PX0, X0, X1, X2, and X3.

Own the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and Change Notices (CNs) for structural components.

Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for lubrication systems components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.

Provide technical leadership support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, manufacturing restrictions and process-related problems.

Lead DFMEA and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.

Participate in the development of testing strategies for components, including engine dynamometer, vibration, fatigue and thermal testing.

Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of structural components.

Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring structural components meet functional and performance metrics.

Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of components into the overall vehicle platform.

Strong support and collaboration for engine manufacturing plant especially for crankshaft machining and manufacturing processes.

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, models, test plans, and validation reports.

Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Report on component and system testing status and results for relevant components on a DVP&R, tracking and analysis of tested engines to evaluate wear and function changes.

Requirements :

Ability to author system / component level requirements

Preferred Requirements :

Additional Must haves :

80% onsite