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Design Release Engineer – Engine Lubrication Components

Tribonet, Park Ridge, IL, United States


Design Release Engineer – Engine Lubrication Components

The Design Release Senior Engineer for Lubrication system components is responsible for the design, development, and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of engine lubrication components for Stellantis’ vehicles. This includes an oil pump, oil circuits, oil cooler, oil filter, inlet tubes, windage tray, oil separators and crankcase ventilation system.

The responsibilities include design and release of system components and/or specifying hardware requirements needed to meet program objectives. The role also involves leadership of Technical Expert Network related to best practices and problem solving.

The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, sourcing support, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). The role will include interaction and or leading activities with multiple teams including manufacturing, quality, design, validation, suppliers, quality, and purchasing groups.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, models, test plans, and validation reports.

Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.

Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with engine components and systems for design and manufacturing of engine components, such as oil pumps, vacuum pumps, heat oil coolers, PCV systems, and control solenoids.

Understanding of structural components are related manufacturing processes, i.e. Aluminum casting, stamping, aluminum casting, powdered metal forming, machining, injection molding…etc.

Understanding of product development documentation such as DFMEA and DVP&R

Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, NVH, Sealing systems, Fluid dynamics, Tribology, CAE Analysis, and GD&T

Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.

Ability to author system/component level requirements

Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong project management skills/experience

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis of Engine Systems Engineering

Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans and component releasing

Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Demonstrated leadership as a technical expert for lubrication systems in engines

Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX

Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

EOE / Disability / Veteran

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