Pursuits Engineer - Thermal Components/Powertrain/Heat Exchangers - 80% On-site
Novi, MI – 80% On-site
$75K - $100K – Full time direct hire – comp. based on experience
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for specifying and developing thermal management components including heat exchangers meeting customer specifications and completing pre-validation projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Years of Experience
5+ years in Thermal Components and Systems Engineering
Education
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering required; Master preferred
Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
Novi, MI – 80% On-site
$75K - $100K – Full time direct hire – comp. based on experience
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for specifying and developing thermal management components including heat exchangers meeting customer specifications and completing pre-validation projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Understand / Interpret automotive thermal management components/systems engineering specifications
- Propose new component / system designs based on RFQ requirements
- Create / guide creation of BOMs
- Support cost save initiatives employing engineering simulation tools
- Perform Hx and system performance simulations using 1D tools and calculations
- Assure conformity of proposed designs with customer specifications and regulatory requirements
- Provide direction to CAD, CAE/CFD and test personnel
- Develop Design Validation test Plans and engineering cost proposals
- Interface with customers (internal and external)
- Update core engineering standards and support DFMEA and regulatory requirement tools
- Execute and document all required product design corporate deliverables
- Interface frequently with core engineering, CAD, CAE/CFD, test personnel, global Product Development, Manufacturing and Program Management activities
Years of Experience
5+ years in Thermal Components and Systems Engineering
Education
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering required; Master preferred
Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
- Mastery of Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics, including numerical methods application
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, PTC/HVAC/Thermal Management Module (TMM) components and systems
- Experienced in design of injection molded plastic, formed aluminum components and brazed aluminum assemblies
- Experience with rapid prototype processes and principles
- Able to interpret CFD and CAE/FEA results
- Experienced in technical planning and project management
- Ability to conduct Technical Design Reviews
- Proven proficiency in 1D performance simulation tools, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint