FCA · 1 month ago
Assistant Chief Engineer- Gen2 EDM Gear Reducer & Driveline
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFCA is a leading automotive company seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for Gen2 EDM Gear Reducer & Driveline. The role involves technical oversight of the Gear Reducer and Driveline projects, ensuring program deliverables are met, and leading engineering teams to deliver prototype and production solutions that meet vehicle requirements.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for technical oversight of the assigned for Gen2 EDM Gear Reducer & Driveline, for meeting or exceeding program deliverables and functional objectives (i.e. cost, timing, efficiency, performance, mass, NVH, and CQI, 3MIS, EPUS, JD Power quality metrics)
Oversight of all aspects of the Gear Reducer / Halfshafts / Wheel End Disconnect project for a given vehicle family (hardware, software, calibration, packaging, builds, validation, ED&D, DVPR, Statement of Work, Design Change Requests, etc)
Support the CE Technical Interface to Vehicle & Propulsion System Integration, Chassis/Brakes, EE Core, ePT, Controls, Calibration, AME, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Supply Operations
Provide oversight of entire Axle/Driveline/AWD/4WD system (i.e. controls, SW, calibration, HW) including hardware - software - controls integration and diagnostics DFMEA/DRBFM
Develops & coordinates acceptable engineering milestone dates to support critical mule and pilot builds (i.e. qty, MRD, design content, calibration needs, etc)
Lead engineering teams to deliver prototype & production solutions that meet vehicle / program requirements
Reviews, approves & tracks the System DVP&R and supports the development of the component DVP&Rs
Co-leads proactive Risk Management tasks with QRE Team (i.e. DFMEAs, DFSS, LUR, Heat Map, Reliability Demonstration)
Track & lead resolution of all GIMs and will handle the coordination of all Trade-off Studies (TOS)
Support Purchasing, Supply Operations and PM in the Source Package planning
Lead program cost roll ups (i.e. piece cost, tooling, ED&D) with manufacturing engineers & SCIE
Coordinate the execution of Performance & Fuel Economy for specific applications (AE to support tasks)
Co-owner of the “Top 10 List” to address JD Power, CQI & 3MIS issues
Work with assigned Leads (i.e. Cal, Development, Engineering) to implement improvements
Represent chief organization in high level meetings as needed (Steering Committees, PRs, MRs, IH mtgs, PC-prep mtgs, VIT mtgs, etc)
Lead build readiness tasks (build fixtures, test fixtures, dyno support)
Lead the technical reviews/evaluations and technical specification sign-offs. (Design Reviews)
Lead the technical responses to investigate/action bulletins that relate to the technology
Coordination of Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) and Benchmarking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
10 years of overall experience
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in transmission and/or driveline design, releasing, development, validation, calibration, manufacturing, program management, etc
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred
Master's in engineering field or MBA
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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