Automotive Designer

Description:

• Define the best design solutions for Engine Hardware for all OEM engines on a global basis

• Continuously improve the engine architecture designs to meet changing requirements (e.g. emissions, diagnostics, and fuel economy); minimize cost and improve quality

• Drive the design activities for the combustion system in collaboration with the Combustion System Design & Analysis Engineer, Base Engine Architect, Combustion Technical Specialist, Product Line Combustion Engineer, and Engine System Analyst

• Run steady state CFD port flow analysis for combustion system designs (would consider providing training)

• Work closely with analysis groups and incorporate design changes

• Conduct component design feasibility studies for all base engine hardware. Develop alternative component designs for all base engine hardware to be used in down-selection

• Develop, refine, and complete drawings for individual components and assemblies

• Apply manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration knowledge to parts, subsystem designs and Diesel Engine integration

• Facilitate and participate in Design / Virtual Reviews, both scheduled and informal as required

• Document and maintains material, mass, and other part specifications within the Math file

• Support CAE studies to improve designs

• Complete, analyzes and applies NX Analysis results to solution set for their subsystem / components (would consider another SW knowledge)

• Lead/Design to integrate component subsystem designs into systems

• Perform appropriate studies/alternatives / layouts and participate in recommendations to program direction

Skills:

Designer, Powertrain, NX, Design

Top Skills Details:

Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Design experience with multiple Engine Hardware production subsystems and components (e.g. blocks, heads, crank train, valvetrain, air delivery, exhaust/aftertreatment, cooling, lubrication, sealing and fastening, etc.)

• Design experience in all base engine components, vehicle integration/packaging

• Experience with engine combustion systems

• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of engine mechanical/electrical and control systems

• Understanding of engine regulations

• Understanding of state-of-the-art Engine technology and major supplier technology offerings

• Understanding of engine macro-trends impacting engine design directions for mechanical engines and partially electrified engine systems

• Understanding of characteristics and design attributes of competitors Diesel Engines

• Ability to assist in Advanced Engineering projects, Diesel Engine Programs and Balance Architecture issue resolution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• All Required Qualifications listed above

• Understanding of Balance Architecture Process and Timing and Global Powertrain Development Process

• DFSS Black Belt Certification

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

• High level of oral and written communication skills, in order to work effectively with cross-functional partners to meet mutual goals.

• High level of analytical problem-solving ability, including independent judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from management.

• Ability to lead discussions, action plans and solutions to drive issues to closure at the organizational level.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.