BCI - Design Release and Engineer - Mechatronics - Active Aerodynamics

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Job Description

• The Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and validation of active aerodynamic systems such as Active Grille Shutters (AGS) and Active Air Dams (AADs).
• The DRE is responsible for all aspects of Active Aerodynamics component design and validation and serves as the single point of contact throughout the life of the component.
• Job responsibilities include but not limited to designing and engineering components, maintaining a bill of material, releasing math data and drawings, creating and completing a validation plan, overseeing virtual and physical testing, managing suppliers, issuing change notices, supporting vehicle builds, performing issue resolution, and supporting PPAP.
• Develop and refine active aerodynamic systems considering quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives to meet targets.
• Interface with Vehicle Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, Assembly Plants, and others.
• Perform product release and change management processes.
• Direct packaging in vehicle environment ensuring requirements are met and coordinated with interfacing engineers.
• Oversee component, system, and vehicle level virtual and physical test set-ups and testing.
• Manage suppliers and extended team.
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
• Lead issue root cause and resolution.
• Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology.
• Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Aid in development of boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVPR).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering, more preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, strong communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
• Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in Product Development, Mechatronics, or Aerodynamics.
• Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly.
• Mechatronic component design and release experience.
• Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as TeamCenter Vis, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration.
• Demonstrated experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)and Reactive Problem-Solving Tools.
• Possess working knowledge of Client systems.
• Travel Required: 10-20%, Assembly Plants, Suppliers, Test Labs, etc.

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