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OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group · 1 day ago

Product Design Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Optimal Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join their team as a Product Design Release Engineer. The role involves the design, development, and release of switch components for vehicles, requiring collaboration with various functional areas to meet customer expectations and OEM requirements.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

This position is for a Switch Component Design and Release Engineer. The Core Component engineer will work with the Program Application Engineer(s) to design, develop and release a switch component for specific Programs

Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing)

Utilize core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents

Create component specifications, Quality Documents and drawings with the FSS

Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier

As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications

Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns

Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost-efficient product is achieved

Design, development and release of switch components aligned with OEM Global Product Development System (GPDS) process/milestone deliverables

Lead component development/release and component concerns resolution utilizing OEM Product Development tools such as FEDE, FEDEBOM, TYGRA, WERS, VSEM, JIRA/JAMA, eFDVS, CDP&R, Integrator, DEMS/AIMS, etc

Attend/Lead/Support Commodity PATs and support Vehicle/Program Launch (as needed)

Some travel required to support OEM Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase

Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringProduct DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCross-functional Teamwork

Required

Experience Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer

Design, development and release of switch components utilized throughout the vehicle

Interface with several functional areas to ensure the Switch component being developed performs to customer expectation and OEM requirements

Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing)

Utilize core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents

Create component specifications, Quality Documents and drawings with the FSS

Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier

Support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications

Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns

Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost-efficient product is achieved

Design, development and release of switch components aligned with OEM Global Product Development System (GPDS) process/milestone deliverables

Attend/Lead/Support Commodity PATs and support Vehicle/Program Launch (as needed)

Some travel required to support OEM Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase

Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned

Previous experience related to the product development of switches or other electrical/electronic components for automotive applications

Experience in Design and Release project engineering; 3+ years' experience related to the development of electromechanical components

Ability to work independently without close supervision; self-starter

Past experience in working with/within a large, diverse cross-functional team

Program/Project and supplier management and negotiation experience

BS in Engineering (Either: Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics)

Preferred

Program / Project Management - Has experience with managing a project from inception to launch

Analytical skills - Experience in applying analytical disciplines in the product development process to come to applicable solutions

Leadership / Communications - Able to clearly/concisely speak to / guide various levels of team members (engineering, management) from 1:1 to larger audiences

MS in Engineering (Either: Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics)