Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Design Systems - Application Engineer - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Design Systems - Application Engineer - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Lead interface between the Chief Engineering team and the Product Release Center, primarily responsible for managing system interactions and interfaces between components and subsystems of the EDM gearbox.
Design Systems / Applications Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer for multiple programs.  

 

Responsibilities include:

 

EDM Gearbox hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing of all EDM gearbox components).

Interfacing with individual Design Release Engineers and COEs.

Manufacturing.

Suppliers.

Development Validation Center.

Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required.

Organize reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders.

Manage Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design. Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions.

Supports CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs.

Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned. 

Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC and VO teams  - moved from AE responsibilities to align better.

Represents CE in managing the “lessons learned” document for the program and ensure that TS (Technical Specialist) receive those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly.

Reviews driveline system and applicable component “Validation Completion” status with DVC team periodically & provides update to CE.

Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of “follow up items” and decision maker on issuing GIMS for buds of problems.

Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list.

Basics:

Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent.

0-3 years engineering experience.

General knowledge of EDM Gearboxes, Drivelines, Axles or Transmission Systems and interface requirements.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences.

Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolution.

Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment.

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

Self-motivated.

Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments.

Preferred:

5 years of engineering experience in driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience.

Gearbox, Driveline or Axle Design Release Responsibility.

Master in Engineering -  Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent.

Supervisory or leadership of small team experience.

General knowledge and experience of powertrain duty cycle analysis.

Ability to manage high volume of part/system complexity.

Knowledge in powertrain product development processes.

Knowledge in application of Functional Block Diagrams, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R).

Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.

Experience with electric motors for automotive applications.

Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion.

System Level Thinker -- The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent.

Excellent presentation skills.

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 PackageGroup Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributionsPaid holidays and vacation time offFree 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

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD   

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

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.

Share