Design Release Engineer - Fuel and Treatment Systems
The Design Release Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Fuel/Urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.
Other responsibilities will include but not limited to: Quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management.
The Design Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as vehicle program team, testing & prototype labs, CAE engineers, supplier operations and manufacturing plants.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering is required.
- Proficiency in English (write, listen, and speak) is a requirement.
- BSME degree from ABET accredited university/or equivalent is preferred.
- 2 -4 years of design/development automotive engineering experience in Fuel Systems and/or UREA.
- Will consider an internship with Fuel Systems (UREA also considered) as part of that experience.
- Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
- Will be required to drive a company car. A valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record.
Products: Fuel tanks, Urea (SCR) Tanks, Fuel delivery modules, Urea Delivery Modules, Gas and Diesel Filters.
Preferred Requirements:
- Automotive product engineering experience.
- Injection molded/Blow molded Fuel/Urea tank design.
- Knowledge of fuel tank virtual simulations is highly recommended.
- PHEV experience is recommended
- Fuel Delivery Module design is recommended.
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred Belt certification.
- General understanding of fasteners/torque.
- General understanding of GD&T.
- General understanding of NX, Teamcenter, PLM.
Additional Must Haves:
- 1-2 years of design/development experience in Fuel Tanks, Fuel Delivery Modules, and/or Urea Tanks/Pumps
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
- Experience using 2D and 3D modeling CAD tools, e.g., NX, Teamcenter, and/or PLM.
- General understanding of Injection molded/Blow molded Fuel/Urea tank design.
- Travel Specifics: Local assembly plants (Detroit Area), Chelsea Proving Ground, Arizona Proving Ground, North America locations, and North America Fuel System Supplier’s locations.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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