Design and Release Engineer (DRE) - Interior Alerts
Domain
Automotive
Seniority
3 years of engineering experience
Responsibilities
QVPM, Hornes and outside speakers component and system design, development, and engineering release for Client production vehicles; development of vehicle level functional objectives; component/system design from initial concept through component and vehicle launch; overseeing component design, FMEA, analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), development, component validation (DVP&R), change management (CCD/WebCN), engineering bill of material (EBOM), build support, issue management (GIMS), joint design, root cause analysis, solution development, and in-person support for associated testing, issue root cause, plant support; directly involved with supplier design efforts and design reviews; ensure systems comply with quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives; collaborate with advanced team to develop, define, and package system designs prior to sourcing; serve as the regional on-site support for Interior Alerting; develop and maintain core boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R); support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs); perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology; support quality and warranty initiatives with technical specifications and evaluations; ensure part variation and failure modes are addressed in an expedited way to improve customer satisfaction; support business case studies and develop innovative ways of meeting required functional objectives and technical specifications with reduced investment; perform technical evaluations during the Request for Quote (RFQ) process; responsible for meeting all vehicle program milestones and conducting all releasing processes within Client related to the component and its interface within the vehicle; apply design best practices and lessons learned from past product developments within Client; interface with EE systems engineering in the development of vehicle functional (VF) specifications and work with our suppliers on Requirements Analysis (RAR); review and approve software and hardware releases/changes including DVP&Rs and Software Component Verification/Validation Reports (CVVRs); support efforts to meet warranty targets and relevant quality service field initiatives; communicate component product development status on a weekly basis via DRE authored and maintained open issues list/project timelines and technical presentations; ensure component level regulatory compliance requirements are met by coordinating with suppliers and internal Client regulatory compliance teams; direct suppliers in developing, testing, and releasing hardware and software to meet Client vehicle level functional objectives and sub-system level behavior objectives.
Required skills
Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work autonomously; excellent communication skills; positive attitude; willingness to learn; flexibility; team-player; attention to detail; Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; Mechatronic component design and release experience alerting experience; Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle; Experience with global project management and leading cross-functional teams; Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as TeamCenter Vis, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks; Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration; Possess working knowledge of Client systems.
Preferred skills
Mechatronic component design and release experience alerting experience; demonstrated experience with LIN and CAN network communications; demonstrated experience with calibration and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, INCA, Witech, or CDA; demonstrated experience with Reactive Problem-Solving Tools.