Tata Technologies · 4 days ago
Design Release Engineer
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
4+ years expTata Technologies is seeking a Design Release Engineer for powertrain sealing components/systems. The role involves leading the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of sealing components/systems for vehicles, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
AerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design of sealing components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements
Develop and refine concepts for various sealing components, such as O-rings, PIP gaskets, rear seal retainers, etc… based on functional, safety, and performance requirements
Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure sealing integrity and compliance with standards
Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate sealing components into the overall powertrain architecture
Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones
Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for powertrain sealing components
Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements
Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for powertrain sealing components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs
Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems
Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues
Participate in the development of testing strategies for powertrain sealing components
Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of powertrain sealing components
Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring powertrain sealing components meet functional and performance metrics
Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of powertrain sealing components into the overall vehicle platform
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports
Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements
Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of sealing or related components
Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving
Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
Relevant experience working with various sealing components and systems
Understanding of sealing components and related manufacturing processes
Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for sealing components
Company
Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a product engineering and digital services company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$553.77MKey Investors
TPG Rise Climate FundWarburg Pincus
2023-11-30IPO
2023-10-13Secondary Market· $193.77M
2017-06-15Secondary Market· $360M
Leadership Team
Anand Kumar Sinha
Chief Digital and Information Officer
S. Sukanya
Chief Transformation Officer
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