Design Release Engineer

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. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $ 42.97
Job Responsibilities

• The Design Release Engineer for Internal combustion Cranktrain components is responsible for the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of these components for company vehicles.
• This includes pistons, piston rings, piston pins, connecting rods and piston cooling jets.
• The responsibilities include design and release of system components and/or specifying hardware requirements needed to meet program objectives.
• The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, sourcing support, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• The role will include interaction and or leading activities with multiple teams including manufacturing, quality, design, validation testing, supplier direction and purchasing groups.
• Lead the design of powercell components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and engine sub-system requirements.
• Develop and refine concepts for Powercell cranktrain systems based on functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.
• Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (engine calibration, engine testing, thermal, packaging, quality, manufacturing) to integrate components into the overall engine system.
• Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of applicable milestones such as B-Sample, C-Sample, PX0, X0, X1, X2, and X3.
• Own the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and Change Notices (CNs) for structural components.
• Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
• Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for lubrication systems 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 support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, manufacturing restrictions, 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 components, including engine dynamometer, vibration, fatigue and thermal testing.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and problem-solving support for related hardware and extended team of engineers.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of structural components.
• Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring structural components meet functional and performance metrics.
• Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of components into the overall vehicle platform.
• Strong support and collaboration for engine manufacturing plant especially for crankshaft machining and manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, models, 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.
• Report on component and system testing status and results for relevant components on a DVP&R. This includes tracking and analysis of tested engines to evaluate wear and function changes.
  
  

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with engine components and systems design. Experience must be related to crankshafts, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, lubrication systems, oil consumption.
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, NVH, Sealing systems, structural analysis, vibration, fastener basics, CAE Analysis, and GD&T
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical 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
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis engine systems engineering or similar.
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Demonstrated leadership as a technical expert for Internal Combustion Engines cranktrain or Powercell systems.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
• Familiarity with Company engine development processes.
• An interest in designing and development of internal combustion engines
• Support testing on site for evaluation with reporting of results to broader team.
• Minimum of BSME preferred but we can consider BSEE, BSCE with relevant experience.
• Driving required - Yes. Testing of vehicles will be required.
• Amount of travel, if so where: 10% travel including USA, Mexico, Canada, India, France
  
  

Benefits
As a Design Release Engineer 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.
Keyword: design, engineering, automotive

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