Powertrain Design Release Engineer (Engine & Propulsion Systems)
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in Product Engineering or Product Development.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Design, develop, validate, and release propulsion system components.
- Lead component testing and validation activities (DVP&R).
- Analyze and resolve design, quality, and durability issues.
- Manage engineering changes and change notices.
- Review supplier-driven component modifications and approvals.
- Coordinate functional testing prior to production implementation.
- Support assembly plants with engineering specifications and design changes.
- Collaborate with suppliers on component development and launch activities.
- Create and maintain DFMEA documentation.
- Coordinate DFMEA and PFMEA reviews with suppliers.
- Drive cost reduction and component optimization initiatives.
- Benchmark components for performance, weight, and cost efficiency.
- Support pilot builds, pre-series events, and production launches.
- Verify manufacturing processes before mass production release.
- Design and modify components using NX (2D & 3D CAD).
Candidates should have experience designing and developing one or more of the following:
- Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components.
- Electric Motor components and accessories.
- Power Electronics components and accessories.
- Support brackets for electronic modules.
- Engine-mounted and surrounding powertrain components.
- Structural and mounting components related to propulsion systems.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in Product Engineering or Product Development.
- Solid understanding of internal combustion engine components, operation, dynamics, and physics.
- Knowledge of automotive systems, vehicle assembly, manufacturing processes, and component validation.
- Understanding of internal combustion engines, thermodynamics, statistics, testing, validation, and failure analysis.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in automotive or related industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and data analysis tools such as Minitab.
- Experience with NX and/or CATIA CAD software.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Analytical, proactive, and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, validate, and release propulsion system components, while resolving design, quality, and durability issues and managing engineering changes. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and assembly plants on component development, risk reviews, cost optimization, pilot builds, and production launches.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronics, automotive, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field, plus 2–5 years of automotive industry experience. Candidates should understand engine systems and component validation, have experience with CAD tools such as NX or CATIA, and be able to travel frequently to the United States; Canadian citizenship or authorization to work in the United States is required.
Skills
- Powertrain Component Design
- Product Development
- Design Validation
- DVP&R
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- Failure Analysis
- Durability Testing
- Engineering Change Management
- Supplier Collaboration
- NX CAD
- CATIA
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Manufacturing Process Validation
- Cost Reduction
- Cross-Functional Communication
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Powertrain
- Propulsion Systems
- Internal Combustion Engine
- Electric Motors
- Power Electronics
- Component Design
- Product Engineering
- Product Development
- DVP&R
- DFMEA
- PFMEA
- Design Validation
- Component Testing
- Durability Analysis
- Failure Analysis
- Engineering Change Notices
- Supplier Collaboration
- NX
- CATIA
- 2D CAD
- 3D CAD
- Minitab
- Microsoft Office
- Thermodynamics
- Manufacturing Processes
- Vehicle Assembly
- Pilot Builds
- Production Launch
- Cost Reduction
- Benchmarking