Sunday, 27 July 2014

DESIGN ENGINEER JOB IN CALIFORNIA

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Design Release Engineer
Category: Engineering
Type: Direct Employee
Description: If you haven't heard, exciting things are happening at Fisker Automotive and Technology Group, LLC!

The New Fisker is growing and looking for professionals who share our ingenuity and creativity. If you are focused on building a career with an innovative luxury brand, and think beautiful southern California could suit your lifestyle we would like to hear from you.

Job Description
Steering System Design & Release Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County)

Title:
Engineer, Steering System

Reporting Structure:
Manager, Chassis Engineering & Vehicle Dynamics

Coordinating Functions:
Interface with staff in:
- Purchasing
- Engineering, including Vehicle Integration department
- Quality
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Component and Engineering Service Suppliers

Key Deliverables:
- Create and maintain technical specifications for steering components including hydraulic gear, variable-assist electric pump, hoses, electronic control unit (ECU), electric power-assist rack-and-pinion gear, steering column.
- Lead regular reviews with suppliers to achieve program goals including component and system DVP&R.
- Support sourcing for components incl. steering gear and column to meet production, cost and timing goals.
- Meet quality improvement objectives through component design, process control, problem-solving techniques, supplier engagement, and/or assembly instruction.
- Define and demonstrate key steering attributes that characterize best-in-class performance
- Investigate objective performance criteria relative to subjective attributes for correlation.
- Deliver system-level, multi DOF performance predictor within Adams and/or Matlab Simulink.
- Conduct and/or lead testing at each build milestone to support achievement of system targets.
- Achieve PPAP of responsible components and coordinate required validation testing materials and resources.
- Other deliverables as defined by supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Engineer systems and components for current program and all-new steering system for future programs.
- Manage suppliers proactively, with focused program management mind-set. Lead project from start to finish.
- Meet all cost, timing, performance attributes, and packaging targets.
- Perform all Design Release Engineer (DRE) tasks for steering system components including release process, component drawings and other supporting documentation, through verification, validation & certification.
- Serve as primary contact to all steering system component suppliers.
- Support performance validation activity; work closely with component and service suppliers as required.
- Ensure system meets certification requirements for FMVSS and ECE. Support with data & testing as required.
- Support prototype and production assembly events at domestic or international locations.

Requirements: - Approx 10%25%20Travel required to domestic & international locations.
- Fluent in English / BS Mechanical Engineering / Strong automotive interest and aptitude
- Familiarity with DFMEA and problem solving techniques (RedX, 8D, etc.). Design & release process experience.
- At least 3 years experience with hydraulic or electric power steering systems at component supplier or OEM.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Adams and/or Matlab Simulink.
- Experience with automotive design and release process. Experience with component or vehicle development.
- Demonstrated teamwork mindset, with a positive attitude; able to handle stressful situations with composure.

Location Costa Mesa ,CA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 3
Required Education: Bachelors
Salary: Open
Benefits:

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