Principal Engineer - Engine Design

Principal Engineer – Engine Design

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in the design and validation of cranktrain systems or cylinder heads for internal combustion engines.
Strong understanding and specialization in internal combustion engine theory.
Strong understanding of FEA & fatigue analysis used in design development.
Construct and execute comprehensive DVP’s involving coordination of cross functional resources.
8 or more years’ experience in engine design field.
Proper working knowledge and application of GD&T.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: Forging, machining, heat treatment, grinding, balancing or casting methods (semi-permanent mold casting) and subsequent machining operations (milling, turning, drilling, honing) of cylinder heads and valvetrain components.

Lead and manage assigned engine component design projects.
Write detailed component design specifications.
Challenge existing design practices and develop innovative solutions.
Design lightweight and cost-effective components/systems using DFSS discipline.
Design cost effective experiments to gather data needed for decision making / design approval.
Draft and implement DVP for components with input from cross functional team.
Develop patentable ideas that lead to commercial success in the market.
Maintain team communication/cooperation with Engineers of mating/adjacent components.
Lead/Participate in cross function teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Suppliers.
Work with Design Analysis, Mechanical Development and Engine Testing groups to validate designs.