Interior Devices Design Release Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Job Summary:

• The Interior Alerts Design and Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for QVPM Hornes and outside speakers component and system design development and engineering release for Client production vehicles.
• The DRE will take part in development of vehicle level functional objectives and work to establish and achieve the corresponding component level functional objectives.
• The DRE will be responsible for the components/system from initial concept packaging software/hardware development kinematic/compliance modeling virtual analysis physical validation through component and vehicle launch.
• Responsibilities include overseeing component design FMEA analysis (CAE) vehicle packaging (NX) model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter) development component validation (DVP&R change management (CCD/WebCN) engineering bill of material (EBOM) build support issue management (GIMS) joint design root cause analysis solution development and in-person support for associated testing issue root cause plant support etc.

The (DRE) job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Directly involved with supplier design efforts and design reviews to ensure the supplier design meets Client expectation as listed in Client specifications.
• Ensure systems comply with quality performance timing and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with advanced team to develop define and package system designs prior to sourcing.
• Serve as the regional on-site support for Interior Alerting.
• Develop and maintain core boundary diagrams interface matrices parameter diagrams Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R).
• Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components network communications and Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Perform benchmarking competitive analysis and investigations on new technology.
• Support quality and warranty initiatives with technical specifications and evaluations.
• Ensure part variation and failure modes are addressed in an expedited way to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support business case studies and develop innovative ways of meeting required functional objectives and technical specifications with reduced investment.
• Perform technical evaluations during the Request for Quote (RFQ) process.
• Responsible for meeting all vehicle program milestones and conducting all releasing processes within Client related to the component and its interface within the vehicle.
• Apply design best practices and lessons learned from past product developments within Client.
• Responsible to interface with EE systems engineering in the development of vehicle functional (VF) specifications and work with our suppliers on Requirements Analysis (RAR).
• Review and approve software and hardware releases/changes including DVP&Rs and Software Component Verification/Validation Reports (CVVRs).
• Support efforts to meet warranty targets and relevant quality service field initiatives.
• Communicate component product development status on a weekly basis via DRE authored and maintained open issues list/project timelines and technical presentations.
• Ensure component level regulatory compliance requirements are met by coordinating with suppliers and internal Client regulatory compliance teams.
• Direct suppliers in developing testing and releasing hardware and software to meet Client vehicle level functional objectives and sub-system level behavior objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership skills ability to work autonomously excellent communication skills positive attitude willingness to learn flexibility team-player and attention to detail.
• Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3 years of engineering experiencein the automotive industry.
• Mechatronic component design and release experience alerting experience preferred.
• Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicle.
• Experience with global project managementand leading cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in advanced CAD softwaresuch as TeamCenter Vis NX CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing and operating electrical test benchesfor software integration.
• Prefer candidate with demonstrated experience with LIN and CAN network communications.
• Prefer candidate with demonstrated experience with calibration and diagnostic tools such asCANalyzer CANoe INCA Witech or CDA.
• Demonstrated experience with Reactive Problem-Solving Tools.
• Possess working knowledge of Client systems.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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