Design Release Engineer-Exhaust Systems

Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Design Release Engineer position for exhaust systems with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Auburn Hills, MI.

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for the design, development, timing and production release of a vehicle line Exhaust System and/or underbody heat shields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives Communicating technical product status to management. Interact with suppliers and work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, CAE engineers, vehicle program team, supplier operations and manufacturing plants. REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study is required. • Proficiency in English (write, listen and speak) is a requirement. • Must be from an ABET accredited university/or equivalent. BSME preferred. • 3+ years of design/development automotive engineering experience in chassis or powertrain system and components. Will consider an internship in these areas as part of that experience. • 3+ years of experience in Automotive Chassis or Powertrain Engineering. Program management and product release experience. • Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability. • Onsite @ CTC - Anywhere from 3-5 days per week Driving and Travel Requirements: • Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

Preferred Requirements:

• Extensive automotive experience is preferred. Product engineering experience preferred. • Prototype experience is preferred. • Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) preferred. Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) preferred. • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certification preferred. • Solid understanding of system/component design preferred. • General understanding of NX, TeamCenter and CoDeP preferred. • Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.