Description
Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
This Technical Specialist is focused on Engines, Powertrain, and Transmission control modules and will be the global voice for technical expertise for these components and/or subsystems. You'll establish and maintain a clear strategy for the engine/transmission controllers and ensure reuse and technical excellence of engineering solutions and components. You'll work with the key stakeholders from execution, performance, and support teams to ensure common implementation of strategy and to promote technical knowledge for the components.
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We are seeking an Engineer with demonstrated technical skills to develop winning/robust BOM strategies, oversee solutions, escalate issues, and deliver continuous improvement for the Engine/Powertrain and Transmission!
What You'll Do
- Lead the controller technical review process to assure compliance to global requirements
- Mentor DRE's in common processes & act to support DFMEA reviews
- Develop global process and manage requirements for Controllers of ECM/TCM/PCM (Engine Cooling Module, Transmission Control Module, Powertrain Control Module)
- Maintain, refresh & deliver BOM Strategies that meet company targets (cost, mass, investment, quality)
- Develop Sourcing Strategies. Support Supplier Development and Qualifications
- Perform/lead read across for Safety Tether PRTS, NHTSA Recalls of competitors, and Product Investigations
- Provides guidance and consultation product development team meetings
- Leads technical support to manufacturing engineering, production facilities, and suppliers
- Lead new designs/major redesigns as technical expert to ensure success, and monitor global Bill of Design, Material, Process (BOD, BOM, BOP) compatibility
- Support advanced technical work (ATW) workgroups for regulations updates. Act as the hardware voice related to new functionality to meet emissions upgrades.
- Create program rollout pans, variant maps, and best practices
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent
- Minimum of seven years of experience in applying microprocessor-based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems.
- In-depth knowledge of serial data communications
- In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses)
- In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes
- In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing and associated tools
- Understanding of hardware design and failure modes
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
- Thorough knowledge of design development and test engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations, engineering processes and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of vehicle service procedures.
- Highly developed oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within Electrical and across other SMTs.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
- Very high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in Engine/Transmission Controller Electronics
- 5+ years of experience in Engine/Transmission Controller Electronics
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent
- DFSS Master Black Belt Certification
- Knowledge of SAFe Practices
- In-depth knowledge of verification and validation processes
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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