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  Lead the design of powercell components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and engine sub-system requirements.

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  Develop and refine concepts for Powercell cranktrain systems based on functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements.

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  Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.

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  Collaborate with other engineering teams (engine calibration, engine testing, thermal, packaging, quality, manufacturing) to integrate components into the overall engine system.

Release & Program Management:

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  Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of applicable milestones such as B-Sample, C-Sample, PX0, X0, X1, X2, and X3.

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  Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

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  Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for lubrication systems components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.

Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:

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  Provide technical leadership support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, manufacturing restrictions, and process-related problems.

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  Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.

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  Participate in the development of testing strategies for components, including engine dynamometer, vibration, fatigue and thermal testing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

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  Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of structural components.

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  Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring structural components meet functional and performance metrics.

Documentation & Reporting:

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

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

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

Requirements

Requirements:

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  A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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  A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience working with engine components and systems design. Experience must be related to crankshafts, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, lubrication systems, oil consumption.

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  Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, NVH, Sealing systems, structural analysis, vibration, fastener basics, CAE Analysis, and GD&T.

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  Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components.

Preferred Requirements:

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  Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis engine systems engineering or similar.

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  Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans

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  Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX

Additional Must haves:

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  An interest in designing and development of internal combustion engines

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  Support testing on site for evaluation with reporting of results to broader team.

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  Hybrid with >80% onsite

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  Driving required - Yes.

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  10% travel including USA, Mexico, Canada, India, France