Detroit Engineered Products · 11 hours ago
Senior Thermal Design Engineer - (Engine/Transmission, HVAC system)
Sterling, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expDetroit Engineered Products is seeking a Thermal Management Senior Engineer to lead the design, development, and release of subsystem componentry related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The role involves mechanical and thermal design engineering, fluid flow analyses, and managing supplier design development progress.
SoftwareManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Mechanical & Thermal design engineering of power pack (engine/transmission), electronics, and crew cabin HVAC systems to meet customer requirements and specifications
Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
Perform 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize distribution systems
Develop alternative concepts and support or perform trade study analyses
Design, select and integrate HVAC components and subsystems
Prepare CAD studies and/or work with design unit to develop objective models/drawings
Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs); release drawings to the Engineering Release Plan (ERP)
Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD) and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry suppliers, or for other purposes as required. Perform source selection evaluation of supplier proposals
Manage supplier design development progress, technical action item list, and transfer of engineering communication; interface with suppliers virtually and onsite; evaluate supplier cost quotes
Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation to ensure performance, test, and/or design requirements are being met
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals; prepare for and present at formal Design Reviews
Conduct engineering evaluations in a laboratory environment
Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to Production, supplier or field issues
Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests and create test reports to validate designs, mitigate risks and/or troubleshoot problems
Work with other engineering disciplines to exchange technical information and give direction to designers and prototype shop personnel
Plan, organize, and maintain records of progression to ensure successful completion of projects on schedule and within budget
Develop plans and estimates for future projects (ROMs, BOEs, project plans, informal estimates) in response to customer and contractual requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must Have Thermal Engineering Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
15 + years in a related role is desired
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles
Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems
Heat exchanger sizing/optimizing
Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities
Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities and military installations if needed
Company
Detroit Engineered Products
Detroit Engineered Products is an Engineering Solutions and Product Development company operating globally.
501-1000 employees
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