Design and Release Engineer (HVAC Automotive)

Summary

Join our team as an HVAC Release Engineer and contribute to the development and validation of automotive HVAC units and airflow loop components.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university
• 1-5 years of experience in HVAC and duct design/development
• Strong PC + MS Office skills required
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Basic thermodynamics knowledge
• Automotive assembly plant experience is mandatory

Responsibilities

• The HVAC Release Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of the automotive HVAC unit and airflow loop components
• Ensure the HVAC unit and airflow loop components meet performance objectives
• Coordinate development with other functional areas such as IP, hard trim, BIW, Aero/Thermal, Engine Cooling, PDO and suppliers
• Write source packages, specifications, requirements, change notices
• Maintain a component and sub-system DVP&R
• Support and keep up to date with component bench testing, simulation, drive-cell and static cell test results
• Perform data analysis and establish proper corrective actions as required
• Lead virtual team to design and perform CFD analysis of ducts that will meet airflow performance
• Support pilot build process at the assembly plant for development and installation of HVAC components

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, PTC’s, ducts and outlets are a plus
• Experience using CAD software (NX, Catia, etc.)
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

Benefits

• Legal benefits
• Additional benefits
• Remote work