Component Release Engineer
Salary: 75k-105k, Bonus up to 15% (2012 Bonus was 15%)
The Component Release Engineer (CRE) is responsible for design of components and sub-assemblies
used in our Drivetrain Systems Products. This position requires the engineer to work as part of a matrix
engineering organization to design and release products. The engineer must be able to understand and
rationalize the fit and function of individual parts with in a system or sub-system. The engineer must be
capable of working closely with other CRE's and program engineers to design and validate products to
requirements. Component Release Engineer must work with manufacturing disciplines, GSM and
suppliers to release parts into production. The candidate may be responsible for commodities such as
fasteners, bearings, seals, shafts, pumps, or castings.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Understand design parameters surrounding Automotive Powertrain components
Create process standards such as: Design Criteria checklists, Design calculation standards,
Design Review material; maintain and present these documents as necessary
Perform engineering analysis on components and present rationale to program team
Perform component and sub-system performance simulations with Mat Lab software
Create and maintain DFMEAs for components
Create technical criteria for supplier selection and participate in the selection process
Provide consistent technical conduit to the GSM SDE’s and GCM’s
Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing to assure feasibility of designed components
Approve and release engineering drawings
Create ADVP&R to validate component changes and work with technician to conduct testing on
components
Ensure that component related testing is included in assembly level ADVP&R for new release
Analyze components for wear and durability
Write test reports relating to the outcome of tests performed
Promote component re-use through knowledge of the global component family
Review / Approve internal and external change requests
Provide technical support for component issues arising in validation or warranty
Provide cost reduction ideas for their respective component families
Provide opportunities for new technology approaches in the component family
Special Assignments - Responsible for support and completion of special assignments as
required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Will consider a variety of years of experience; 5+ years of related experience required
Mechanical Aptitude/Technical background
Good analytical skills for designing and analyzing components and sub-systems
Computer experience
Simulation experience with software such as Mat Lab
Self-directed/self-motivated.
Good follow thru skills with the ability to coordinate projects from start to completion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Software/ Hardware and General Training
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MS Office ( Excel/Word/PowerPoint /Project)
Siemens Team Center
Root Cause Analysis and/or 8D Problem Solving
Fundamentals of 4x4/ AWD Systems or Transmission Design & Operation
Introduction to Basic GD&T and stacks
Technical Writing
DFMEA
Reliability Analysis
Mat Lab or other simulation software for mechanical systems
KEY COMPETENCIES
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Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the exceptions and requirements of internal and
external customers; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in
products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective
relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Informing - Provides the information people need to do their jobs and to feel good about being a
member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; Provide individuals information so that they
can make accurate decisions; Is timely with information.
Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective
solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest
analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; A relentless and versatile
learner; Open to change; Analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement;
Experiments and will try anything to find solutions; Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks;
Quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among
previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming
settings.
Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can
accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional knowledge and skill to do the job at a high level
of accomplishment.
Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; Quickly zeros
in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; Can quickly sense what will help or hinder
accomplishing a goal; Eliminates roadblocks; Creates focus.
Personal Learning - Makes continuous small personal changes a challenge
Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions as accurately and as quickly as possible