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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems Engineer)
Location: Mossville, IL (onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract with possibility to extend
Pay range: $44/hr to $49/hr on W2 (all inclusive)
Position Summary:
The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and development of thermal systems for battery modules. This includes performing CAE, maturing current designs, developing new concepts, and supporting technology advancement to ensure robust, efficient thermal performance.
Key Responsibilities
Thermal System & Product Design
- Lead the design and development of battery module thermal systems and associated components.
- Conduct CAE simulations using tools such as FlowEFD, Ansys, or Star‑CCM+.
- Mature ongoing thermal system designs to drawing release and final production.
- Develop new thermal concepts and drive continuous improvements across the product lifecycle.
Project Ownership
- Take extreme ownership of assigned components—from initial concept through design, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
- Ensure high‑quality, reliable designs that meet performance and safety requirements.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner daily with the battery module and battery system engineering teams.
- Support new technology development initiatives and integration efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline
- (Master’s degree acceptable with 6+ years relevant experience)
- 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical or thermal system design
Strong background in:
- Battery module/pack thermal design
- Thermal system integration
- CAE tools: FlowEFD, Ansys, Star‑CCM+
- No two‑year degrees accepted
- Internships do not count as part of required experience
- Experience in similar roles such as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Additional Technical Requirements
Required
- Thermal engineering fundamentals
- Mechanical engineering principles
Desired
- Experience in battery technologies and advanced energy storage systems
- Understanding of manufacturing processes for thermal components
Soft Skills
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
- Highly self‑motivated and proactive
- Willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion
A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Business Analyst IT L2 to be based in Torrance, CA, United States. The position is an on-site contract role with a possible extension.
*W2 and local candidates only.
Title: Business Analyst IT L2 (MarTech and analytics)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture, analyze, and translate requirements into detailed technical documentation, with a specific focus on digital analytics and tagging strategy.
- Design analytics specifications for web and mobile applications to support business intelligence, marketing performance tracking, and user behavior analysis.
- Identify key user actions and define what events and data points need to be captured.
- Document analytics requirements (e.g., event names, triggers, parameters) in clear and actionable specs for developers.
- Work closely with developers and architects to ensure analytics tags and tracking implementations are integrated correctly across platforms.
- Conduct QA and UAT for analytics implementations to validate that tracking tags meet business and technical specifications.
- Perform regular audits of existing analytics tags to ensure data integrity, compliance with privacy regulations, and alignment with evolving business needs.
- Participate in feasibility studies and recommend analytics and MarTech strategies to senior management.
- Ensure seamless integration of MarTech systems with CDPs, CRMs, personalization engines, and other platforms.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including system requirement specifications (SRS), technical design documents, flowcharts, and deployment plans.
- Support Agile delivery cycles by managing requirements backlog, participating in sprint planning, and facilitating UAT cycles.
- What Will They Be Working On
- CAE Application Installation and Maintenance, CAE HPC Job Submission Script Maintenance, System Patching and Maintenance, Task Automation
What Will They Be Working On?
The Consumer Applications unit manages and supports AHM websites and digital assets that serve as digital showrooms and research tools for customers exploring Honda's product lines. We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with a strong background in MarTech and analytics to serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical implementation teams. This role will ensure technical solutions align with business goals and are accurately implemented and validated, especially in the area of digital analytics and user behavior tracking.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, MIS, computer science, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a BSA or in a related role in B2C applications and MarTech systems.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Designing analytics tagging specifications for developers.
- QA/UAT of analytics tags in web and mobile apps.
- Tag management systems and auditing (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Tealium).
- Strong understanding of user behavior tracking, event-based analytics, and web/mobile telemetry.
- Experience with tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Segment, Mixpanel, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with CDPs, CRM systems, VoC platforms, and personalization tools.
- Working knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and implications for tracking and data collection.
- Excellent skills in Excel, flowcharts, and data modeling.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation, including SRS and tagging guides.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills: Hands-on knowledge of SQL, Jira/Confluence, and data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with zero-party data strategies
- Experience conducting competitive analysis of MarTech platforms and emerging technologies.
Principal Responsibilities: · Manage medical device test method and specification development, including test method development, validation, transfer, and life cycle management.
· Support the laboratory operation such as sample inventory, equipment qualification and maintenance.
· Conduct characterization for device function, assembly, manufacturability, etc.
using both CAE and traditional engineering techniques.
· Test mechanical or electromechanical systems on bench top models or production representative units, during design development and verification.
· Liaise with third parties such as specialist manufacturers and toolmakers.
· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, internally across departments and with external suppliers.
· Comply with the Company’s quality assurance requirements as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications: · Experience in design control activities.
· Knowledge of primary containers and drug delivery.
· Understanding of mold, fixture design and build as well as application of validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
· Interface with the medical device vendor and tooling company.
· Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance requirements of device design controls and combination products (i.e.
FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 4 and 820/ISO13485 quality system requirements).
· The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment.
As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15-30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/de-gown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Education: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering) plus 1 to 3 year experience in laboratory.
· Experience with injector based combination product preferred.
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job PurposeTo contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality.
Key Accountabilities- Develop complex component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with limited supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
- Establish or contribute to establishing cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing difficult part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas.
- Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with limited supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
- Generate high-level ideas and contribute to building strategies that support the evolution of new technologies. Support or lead maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with limited supervision.
- Support market quality themes with limited supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyze root causes. Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary limited supervision.
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field.
Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 yrs experience with degree or 8+ yrs applied work experience.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
- Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
- Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
- Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
- Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
- Competent in creating a plan and schedule
- Competent in understand product development schedules
Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
Working Conditions- Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
- Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending. Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
- Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
- Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job PurposeTo contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality.
Key Accountabilities- Develop complex component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with limited supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
- Establish or contribute to establishing cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing difficult part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas.
- Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with limited supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
- Generate high-level ideas and contribute to building strategies that support the evolution of new technologies. Support or lead maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with limited supervision.
- Support market quality themes with limited supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes. Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary limited supervision.
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field.
Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 yrs experience with degree or 8+ yrs applied work experience.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
- Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
- Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
- Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
- Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
- Competent in creating a plan and schedule
- Competent in understand product development schedule
Working Conditions
- Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
- Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting,
reaching or bending. - Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized
equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts. - Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies,
Procedures, AND rules.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job PurposeTo contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality .
Key Accountabilities- Develop complex component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with limited supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
- Establish or contribute to establishing cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing difficult part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas.
- Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with limited supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
- Generate high-level ideas and contribute to building strategies that support the evolution of new technologies. Support or lead maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with limited supervision.
- Support market quality themes with limited supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes. Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary limited supervision.
- Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field.
- 2 years of engineering experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field.
Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
- Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
- Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
- Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
- Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
- Competent in creating a plan and schedule
- Competent in understand product development schedules
- Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
- Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
- Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
- Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
- Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
Additional Offerings:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Location: On Site - South San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $135,000-$165,000
Skills: Siemens PLM, Teamcenter, NX, System Administration, Troubleshooting
About the Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Company / The Opportunity:
Join a dynamic leader in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage industry, recognized for developing and supporting mission-critical technology solutions that drive innovation in autonomous delivery and operational excellence. As a PLM Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting and optimizing the suite of engineering applications that power the design, manufacture, and maintenance of advanced drone delivery systems. This opportunity is ideal for a systems analyst passionate about engineering tools, process improvement, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment with real-world impact.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administration and support for Siemens PLM tools, including Teamcenter, NX, and StarCCM+.
- Own and resolve L1 and L2 PLM support tickets, focusing on user access, troubleshooting, and minimizing recurring issues.
- Partner with Siemens and internal IT to escalate and resolve complex issues efficiently.
- Manage system configuration, environment setup, and routine maintenance to ensure system stability and reliability.
- Document processes, troubleshooting steps, and system updates to enable scalable workflows.
- Support system upgrades, patches, release cycles, and undertake testing, validation, and user coordination to minimize disruption.
- Collaborate with engineers to understand usage, identify pain points, and implement workflow improvements.
- Support and troubleshoot integrations between Teamcenter and other engineering or enterprise systems.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new users, ensuring effective system access and tool utilization.
Must-Have Skills:
- 3–5+ years of experience supporting Siemens PLM or related engineering tools (e.g., Teamcenter, NX, StarCCM+).
- In-depth understanding of PLM concepts, CAD/CAE workflows, and engineering toolchains.
- Proven experience providing L1/L2 technical support and diagnosing system, user, and integration issues.
- Demonstrated system administration expertise including access control, configuration, upgrades, and cloud-based environment management.
- Experience coordinating with vendors (preferably Siemens) for technical issue resolution.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across multiple systems and functions.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, IT, and Operations teams.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience supporting integrations with enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, or API-based solutions.
- Familiarity with change management processes (ECR, ECO, ECN) and engineering data management practices.
- Background in user onboarding, training, and developing technical documentation.
- Prior exposure to SOP development and workflow automation in engineering environments.
- Track record of driving process improvements in PLM or related system landscapes.
Interior Validation Engineer
Job Description :
- Lead the validation activities for Slate Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
- Facilitate physical validation activities with Slate and test facilities: Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing
- Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests
- Support Slate pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
- Represent Slate at testing Reviews
- Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems to meet program timing.
- Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design engineering, suppliers, CAE, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturing, purchasing
- Develop and maintain validation timing plans
- Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between interior engineering, internal groups and suppliers
- Generate and implement cost savings ideas
- Document test results and issues in Slate Polarion system as required
- Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
What you bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
- 3+ years of validation engineering / testing experience in the automotive industry.
- Ability to use lab equipment to support internal Interior validation testing.
- Experience in working with suppliers and internal customers
- Energetic personality: Self-starter with a high passion for success.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to travel to visit suppliers, test labs and Slate sites; up to 20% domestically / locally.
- Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
- Multiple Vehicle Interior product engineering experience (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, trim, seating, etc.)
We are working with an industry leader within the HVAC industry seeking an Innovation Engineer in their Redmond, OR location. This is a crucial, high-impact role centered within their Research and Development (R&D) department. This position serves as the critical link between emerging technology and market reality, tasked with identifying, prototyping, and deploying disruptive innovations—from sustainable refrigerants and advanced thermal solutions to IoT integration and smart manufacturing techniques. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in HVAC systems for data centers with a relentless drive for novelty to ensure our product portfolio remains competitive, efficient, and compliant with evolving industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- R&D Leadership & Technology Scouting:
- Lead R&D efforts to identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., sustainable refrigerants, high-efficiency heat pumps, advanced controls, IoT integration) relevant to the future of HVAC.
- Initiate and manage research projects focused on enhancing system performance, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Design & Validation:
- Apply core expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics to design novel HVAC components and systems.
- Rapidly develop and build proof-of-concept prototypes.
- Conduct rigorous testing, simulation (CFD/FEA), and analysis to validate new designs, ensuring alignment with performance goals and regulatory standards (e.g., AHRI, Energy Star).
- NPI & Manufacturing Integration:
- Act as the critical link between R&D and Manufacturing Operations, driving the smooth transition of innovations from lab to production floor.
- Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and scalability, collaborating closely with production engineering and supply chain teams.
- Intellectual Property (IP):
- Generate comprehensive technical documentation and actively pursue the creation and protection of Intellectual Property (patents) resulting from innovation projects.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
- Experience: 7+ years in HVAC R&D or a related manufacturing engineering environment is required.
- Technical: Deep experience with HVAC system design and components. Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAE tools. Proven success in new product introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing setting.
Role: Design Release Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job-Type: Full- Time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
- Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
- Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
- Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
- Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
- Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
- Support and maintain engine BOM.
- Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
- Move multiple parts across various engine platforms to alternative suppliers.
- Focus includes but not limited to powertrain systems such as of base engine, exhaust/after-treatment, turbochargers/air induction, thermal systems and fuel/ignition/evaporative emissions systems in addition to any other ICE powertrain systems.
- Own the engine sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).
- Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
- Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
- Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
- Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support
- Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, Control Plans etc.
- Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
- Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production engine builds.
- Support PPAP readiness and launch activities
- Ensure Quality, Compliance & perform Risk Management
- Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.
- 3-6 years of internal combustion engine development experience.
- Prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.
- Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)
- Ford experience required