Design Engineer

Designing, developing, validating, and integrating components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem for automotive propulsion systems. The Design Engineer will ensure robust, cost-effective, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions through the application of advanced engineering methodologies, virtual validation tools, and design best practices while delivering high-quality mathematical releases on time.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem.

• Execute, maintain, and continuously improve design standards, engineering best practices, and global design processes.

• Design automotive components using DFMEA methodologies.

• Develop engineering solutions following Design to Cost principles while maintaining performance and quality standards.

• Apply Design for Manufacturability criteria to ensure efficient and scalable production processes.

• Perform full NX design analysis for assigned subsystems and implement findings with support from senior designers or Design Lead Teams (DLTs).

• Create, update, and maintain mathematical data (3D models), including material specifications, mass properties, and component attributes.

• Develop mathematical models and virtual designs for complex automotive components and subsystems.

• Integrate component designs into complete thermal management systems.

• Collaborate closely with Design Release Engineers (DREs), manufacturing Engineers, Integration Engineers, and Performance Engineers to support design activities, component requirements, and virtual integration efforts.

• Ensure timely and high-quality mathematical releases for components and subsystems.

• Proactively communicate project status, timing concerns, risks, and technical challenges to the Design Manager, DLTs, and DREs.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and product developments related to thermal management systems.

• Share lessons learned and recommend updates to engineering standards and design best practices.

• Actively pursue professional development opportunities and expand technical expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Design Engineering, or any related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive or mechanical component design.

• Experience using: NX, Teamcenter, SimSolid

• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and product mathematical data management.

• Understanding of DFMEA methodologies.

• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

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