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Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking an Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer in Auburn Hills!

The Active Aerodynamics Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and validation of active aerodynamic systems such as Active Grille Shutters (AGS) and Active Air Dams (AADs).   The DRE is responsible for all aspects of Active Aerodynamics component design and validation and serves as the single point of contact throughout the life of the component.  Job responsibilities include but not limited to designing and engineering components, maintaining a bill of material, releasing math data and drawings, creating and completing a validation plan, overseeing virtual and physical testing, managing suppliers, issuing change notices, supporting vehicle builds, performing issue resolution, and supporting PPAP.

Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and refine active aerodynamic systems considering quality, cost, timing, and performance objectives to meet targets.
-Interface with Vehicle Engineering, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, Assembly Plants, and others.
-Perform product release and change management processes.
-Direct packaging in vehicle environment ensuring requirements are met and coordinated with interfacing engineers.
-Oversee component, system, and vehicle level virtual and physical test set-ups and testing.
-Manage suppliers and extended team.
-Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product.
-Lead issue root cause and resolution. 
-Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology. 
-Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs). 
-Aid in development of boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVPR). 

Pay rate is $42.95/hour! Apply now!

Requirements:  
-Minimum of 3 days/week (more as required) in Auburn Hills and Chelsea locations, Assembly Plants, Suppliers, Test Labs, etc.
-Driving required
-Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
-Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering, more preferred
-Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, strong communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail. 
-Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVPR, DFMEA, etc.
-Experience with project management and leading cross-functional teams. 
-Travel Required: 10-20%

Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous experience in Product Development, Mechatronics, or Aerodynamics.
-Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly.
-Mechatronic component design and release experience. 
-Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle. 
-Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 
-Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as TeamCenter Vis, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks. 
-Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration. 
-Demonstrated experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Reactive Problem-Solving Tools. 
-Possess working knowledge of internal systems. 
-Demonstrated experience with network communications: Class2, CAN, LIN, or Ethernet. 
-Demonstrated experience with calibration and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, INCA, Witech, or CDA. 

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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