Ricardo plc · 10 hours ago
Principal Design Engineer - Driveline and Transmission Systems
Van Buren Township, MI
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
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Responsibilities
Concept and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies and complex components such as transmission casings, rotating components, gears, injection moulded components
Detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA’s, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, Tolerance stacks as required.
Close cooperation with FEA, CFD and Simulation teams to ensure products meet design validation requirements
Close cooperation with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products meet DFMA requirements
Management of Bill of Materials
Creation of technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects.
Liaison with suppliers and other Ricardo departments to ensure the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner
Responsibility for coaching and mentoring design engineers in design techniques and departmental processes
Ability to take on project roles such as Chief Designer or Chief Engineer as required by projects, ability to lead small- to mid-size project teams
Support to the business development team with inputs on mechanical design related details
Understanding of market sector trends and market development
Qualification
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Required
Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering or similar field or with equivalent technical experience
Substantive experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
Broad range of mechanical design knowledge specializing in one of the following areas: Transmission, Hybrids, EDU’s, Electrified powertrains
Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles with ability to interpret FEA, CFD results and incorporate them in mechanical design
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and their impact on design, experience with DFMA
Ability to understand, produce and check 2D technical drawings to a high standard with high GD&T competency
3D CAD skills with one or more major CAD systems (e.g. CREO, CATIA, NX)
Experience with PLM systems, Windchill preferred
Leadership of small teams
Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office
Confident, proactive and adaptive ability to take the lead in challenging situations to achieve company goals and objectives
Acting as a role model representing the company values
Strong technical and report writing communication skill in English
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Able to prioritize and organize multiple project workloads and tasks working to tight deadlines
Able to travel to support Ricardo’s worldwide client base
Preferred
Experience with PLM systems, Windchill preferred
Benefits
Flexible working
Careers policy
Mental health first aiders
Employee Assistance program
Company
Ricardo plc
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Founded in 1915
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christy Good
Vice President People Partner
Rick Wyrembelski
Executive Vice President, Strategic Programs & Partnerships
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