| Company | CDI |
| Job Status/Type | Full Time, Employee |
| Occupation | General/Other: Engineering |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Career Level | Experienced (Non-Manager) |
| Reference Code | 15926.749738.77912 |
Senior Design Engineer
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares CTS (Component Technical Specification) and SSTS (Subsystem Technical Specs)
- Develops, refines and finalizes criteria and typical sections using math data.
- Develops SOR for subsystem.
- Supports/Leads technical review
- Participates in technical review in support of peers.
- Defines ICD (Interface Control Document) requirements for component and subsystems, negotiate and reaches agreement with interfacing components, works with other to resolve issues.
- Performs appropriate studies/alternatives, and recommends program direction based on cost, mass, timing, DFA, variation and other program imperatives.
- Supports/Leads PDT for component/subsystem (e.g. timing, parts list, DFM)
- Defines selected direction using math data (model) and delivers to schedule including complete final math appropriate.
- Supports determination of support requirements (e.g. design and analysis)
- Validates design using analytical tools including finite element, modal, virtual builds and others at component level.
- Responsible for ensuring complete validation, including establishment of component validation plan
- Releases component/subsystem to meet system requirements.
- Coordinates engineering activities with other functions (e.g. suppliers, supplier quality, purchasing) to ensure delivery of product meeting requirements and imperatives.
- Diagnoses and corrects deficiencies using statistical problem solving and quality control methods including support of production launch. (Component IRs)
Required Skills/Experience:
CAD/CAM/CAE 10+ yrs.
Design 10+ yrs.
Manufacturing 4-6 yrs.
Powertrain 10+ yrs.
Transmissions 10+ yrs.
- Extensive training in computer aided design and descriptive geometry
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
- General interest in product design, particularly automotive
- General interest and ability in integration and system understanding
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes
- Expert on engineering operations, processes, and best practices
- Demonstrated skills on CAD and CAE
Required Education/Training:
- Education in college level: Statics, Mechanics of materials, Finite element, Vehicle/occupant packaging, Integrated Design and Design for Manufacturability
- Training in computer applications for CAD and CAE
- College degree with major in engineering or acceptable substitute (Technical assoc. + Mich. Tech Univ. DE Certificate or equivalent during DE transition period)
