Design Release Engineer - Powertrain Sealing Components / Systems

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Design Release Engineer - Powertrain Sealing Components / Systems. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Job Responsibilities

• Compensation (Range): $42.96/hr
• The Design Release Engineer for powertrain sealing components/systems is responsible for the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of sealing components/systems for vehicles. The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Lead the design of sealing components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
• Develop and refine concepts for various sealing components, such as O-rings, PIP gaskets, rear seal retainers, etc… based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure sealing integrity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate sealing components into the overall powertrain architecture.
• Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
• Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for powertrain sealing components.
• Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
• Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for powertrain sealing components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.
• Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems.
• Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
• Participate in the development of testing strategies for powertrain sealing components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of powertrain sealing components.
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring powertrain sealing components meet functional and performance metrics.
• Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of powertrain sealing components into the overall vehicle platform.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
• Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
• Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with various sealing components and systems.
• Understanding of sealing components and related manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for sealing components.
• Ability to author system/component level requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Preferred Requirements:
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school or equivalent
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
• 5+ years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of sealing or related components
• Additional Must Haves:
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with various sealing components and systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for sealing components.
• Would likely be 3 days a week minimum, but would need to be able to be onsite 100% if needed

Benefits
As a Design Release Engineer - Powertrain Sealing Components / Systems with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

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For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

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