Altair · 1 day ago
Design Release Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$42/hr - $48/hr
5+ years expAltair is seeking a Battery Structures & Enclosures Design Release Engineer for their client in Dearborn, MI. The role involves designing and releasing battery pack enclosures and structural components for electric vehicles, managing the supply base, and ensuring manufacturability feasibility through collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Design and release battery pack enclosures and structural components, including cold plates and sealing systems, for electric vehicle applications
Support all design phase deliverables from concept development through production launch
Manage and coordinate the battery structure supply base, including cost, timing, product, and manufacturing changes
Collaborate with supplier manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and quality teams to ensure design-for-assembly and manufacturability feasibility
Develop, maintain, and review quality and engineering documentation, including DFMEA, SCCAF, and P-Diagrams
Support on-time delivery of prototype and production builds, including DV/PV testing and launch activities
Lead Battery Structure OPD and SREA change management initiatives
Apply strong GD&T knowledge, including creation and execution of tolerance stack-ups and review of DVA results
Drive timely resolution of AIMS issues, including development of ICA/PCA plans and execution of 8D problem-solving workstreams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing and development of metal components and structural systems
Experience using CAD/CAE tools with the ability to design and optimize components and tooling for stamping, welding, sheet metal, extrusions, and castings
Hands-on experience with aluminum structures, castings, and sheet metal joining processes, including MIG welding, self-piercing rivets (SPR), laser welding, and spot welding
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Proficient computer and technical documentation skills
Preferred
Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline strongly preferred
Engineering experience in battery system design, integration, controls, testing, or system interactions for electrified vehicles
Demonstrated record of innovation, including invention disclosures, patents, or technical publications
Strong CAD/CAE capability with experience using CATIA, Teamcenter, tolerance stack-up tools, fastener health charts, and GD&T
Experience supporting PPAP activities and production launch processes
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$37.29MKey Investors
UK Research and InnovationGeneral Atlantic
2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
Leadership Team
Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
Bill Bryce
Vice President Of Product Management
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