Powertrain Cooling Applications Engineer

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing powertrain cooling (PTC) heat exchangers and modules

meeting all customer specifications and program milestones and deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Design, Development, and Release of heat exchangers
• Ensure designs conform to customer specifications, including application of Hanon standards
• Interface with the customer
• Apply APQP to the application (i.e. DFMEA, SCIF, DFM/A, DVP&R, Dim/Tol analysis, proto Control Plan)
• Select materials aligned with Materials Engineering, Purchasing and manufacturing strategies
• Develop and maintain prototype and production Bill of Materials
• Lead and organize prototype materials and process planning, including tooling cost and timing
• Direct prototype dimensional and quality controls
• Manage test material, component, and end item logistics and storage
• Provide direction to CAD, CAE, and lab testing personnel
• Lead and organize validation testing per the DV plan
• Assess test results and apply design and/or prototype quality countermeasures as necessary
• Report application design changes and lessons learned to Hanon Core Engineering
• Release and sign-off of drawings, ensuring drawings align with corporate design standards
• Execute and document all product design deliverables in Hanon’s Product Development System
• Interface frequently with global PD, Manufacturing, and Program Management activities
• Support production launches and cost-reduction initiatives

Years of Experience:

• 1-5 years preferred

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and launch Heat Exchangers and related components
• Understanding of heat transfer and structural principles
• Application of Matlab to heat transfer and thermodynamics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel / VBA macros proficiency
• Experience in the design of injection molded plastic and formed aluminum components
• Experience in quality planning disciplines such as DFMEA, SCIF, DFM/A, other
• Experience applying APIS IQ FMEA software
• Able to interpret and apply CFD and CAE results to optimize component design
• Application of Matlab to data processing/database searches
• Problem solving skills
• Experienced in project planning and management
• Ability to conduct Technical Design Reviews according to industry disciplines
• Work closely with the lab on the test set-up, execution, and report-outs

Special Requirements:

• Travel required to suppliers, customers, and corporate manufacturing plants; international as required.
• Overtime may be required during some time periods.

Hanon Systems is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.