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Brake System Design and Development Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Brake System Design and Development Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Brake System Design and Development Engineer is responsible for leading the hardware design, packaging, development, validation, and release of brake sensor components including Wheel Speed Sensors, Brake pedal sensors, fluid level indicators, vacuum sensors, etc. This position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met and will also perform the component and system level validation testing. 

This includes but is not limited to:

Managing overall release of components including the bill of materials, CAD drawings, design verification plan and physical testing, issuing engineering change notices, creating and reviewing DFMEAs & DVP&Rs, developing source packages.Leading hardware packaging and development to meet system and vehicle functional objectives.Lead and manage the project to ensure the supplier deliverables are tracked and met (hardware, DV/PV testing, parts delivery, etc.).Interface with the active chassis team member to ensure the integration with the BSM.Support the purchasing organization.Support manufacturing at vehicle assembly plants through pilot builds, launch activities and continuous improvement.Support the service organization by developing diagnostic analysis and repair techniques.Support the quality organization in the PPAP process as well as analysis of warranty claims.Actively lead root cause analysis of any issues which may be identified in manufacturing, development, aftermarket or elsewhere (tracking systems include GIMS, RMS, IDS, etc.

Basics:

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials /Chemical/ Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited university.5 or more years of experience in automotive electrical/electronics engineering.Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills/experience.Program management skills.Ability to present concepts/strategies/project status to large groups.Ability to work effectively within a team environment and be able to perform job responsibilities with little supervision.Ability to sort through complex problems and data in pursuit of a resolution.

Preferred:

Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or MBA from an ABET accredited university.Experience with internal EE systems.Two or more years of experience with design and validation of chassis brake systems.Experience specifically related to the design of chassis components & sensors.Ability to perform basic design activities in CATIA/NX/Teamcenter related to vehicle packaging and design of component to support day-to-day responsibilities.Design For Six Sigma training (DFSS) proactive Quality training Formal problem-solving training (Kepner Tregoe, Shainin).

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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