Sr. Manager - Advanced Systems Engineering (CAE and CAD) (100% on-site with some flex) - Direct Hire
- Job Title
- Sr. Manager - Advanced Systems Engineering (CAE and CAD) (100% on-site with some flex) - Direct Hire
- Job ID
- 27677421
- Location
- Novi, MI 48377
- Other Location
- Description
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Job Title Senior Manager: Advanced/Systems Engineering, CAE and CAD
Department Research & Development Engineering
Job Description
This position is responsible for leading the Innovation Center Advanced/Systems Engineering, CAE and CAD teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for Managing Advanced and Systems Engineering Team
Advanced Engineering- Develop advanced refrigerant/coolant-based heat pump subsystem technologies to support electric and autonomous vehicle product pursuits with EV start-ups and established OEMs
- Support the development of thermal management component technologies for use in advanced refrigerant and coolant-based heat pump systems
- Utilize 1D system simulation tools to evaluate advanced thermal management concepts prior to prototyping, and testing actual components or subsystem hardware
- Conduct self-funded refrigerant subsystem development to identify and prevent vehicle level subsystem or component issues for product technologies
- Lead subsystem development for new/alternative automotive refrigerants, and develop component requirements based on subsystem considerations and needs
- Represent our client in Americas-based thermal management consortiums and industry forums
Systems Engineering- Lead all subsystem and module business pursuit efforts with early customer engagement and/or co-development in support of component or module sourcing
- Properly size, select and cascade performance requirements for thermal management components to achieve customer’s heating and cooling requirements using simulation and subsystem verification testing as required
- Lead all awarded subsystem projects and programs with an emphasis on electric/autonomous vehicle applications.
- Execute subsystem design validation per customer and internal requirements
- Support thermal system integration for new or existing component or module products
- Provide subsystem/component verification for new or alternative automotive refrigerants
- Lead special projects requested by customers to assist in resolving vehicle system related issues (revenue based, engineering service contracts)
- Utilize systems expertise to assist customers in issue resolution and root cause determination for system, subsystem or component-related issues
Responsible for Managing CAE Team- Provide CAE analysis to support customer applications
- Support product groups in meeting customer deliverables related to CAE requirements
- Lead the development of next-generation simulation and modeling tools to reduce or eliminate reliance on physical development and design verification testing
- Properly validate, correlate and document all CAE application work and tool development
- Develop CAE processes and tools that support use by product development application personnel
- Lead CAE tool development to predict, design for and evaluate NVH acoustic performance
- Support all product needs for modeling at component, subsystem and system levels
- Comply with and support global CAE processes and standards
Responsible for Managing CAD Team- Deliver CAD models and detailed designs/drawings to product development for all pursuits and awards
- Support model development, and design and release for all CAD internal and external deliverables including support of new CAE predictive tools and simulations
- Provide seamless product 3D modeling and 2D assembly/component drawings
- Manage and enhance CAD tools, data transfer and other design processes required to support program pursuits and execution of awarded business
- Leverage resources to efficiently manage personnel and purchased service costs while supporting engineering CAD, and design and release requirements
- Develop CAD templates and processes to improve design efficiency for all products
- Develop GD&T expertise to improve designs
- Provide CAD, GD&T and dimensional analysis training to product development application engineers
- Support Master Data Services (MDS) team with accurate and timely release packages
- Comply with and support global processes and standards for CAD internal and external releases
Years of Experience
Minimum of 5 years of related management experience in automotive thermal management
Educational Requirements and Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; graduate degree or higher is preferred
Desired Competencies, Experience and Qualifications- Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership in an automotive thermal field
- Able to build strong relationships and rapport throughout the company, and influence/lead a technical engineering team at multiple levels
- Project leadership and mentoring skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Experience working with multi-cultural teams
- Experience in project planning and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and CAE/CFD/CAD tools
Special Requirements
Some international and domestic travel expected (10-20%). Teleconferences at times outside of traditional U.S. work hours is expected to accommodate schedules in Europe and Asia.