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Powertrain Design Release Engineer (Engine & Propulsion Systems)

  • Windsor, ON, Canada

Full-time

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2–5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in Product Engineering or Product Development.
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English
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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).

Required Design Experience

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.

This position requires frequent travel to the USA; candidates must hold Canadian citizenship or have the ability to work in the USA.

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.
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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

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