Powerpack Cooling Design & Release Engineer

A Powerpack Cooling Design & Release Engineer will lead the design, development, and release of assembly/component technical drawings for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Primary assignments will include:

• Perform and mentor 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize fluid distribution systems
• Perform and mentor analysis to size and optimize heat exchanger performance
• Design, select and integrate powerpack coolant and air systems
• Prepare CAD studies for design business unit to detail objective models/drawings
• Release drawings to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) for power pack cooling systems that meet customer requirements and specifications
• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
• 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*

Candidate Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 12 + years experience with no less than 8 years practical design and release
  • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles
  • Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems (coolant) to size circuits and pumps
    
  • Demonstrated experience sizing & optimizing heat exchangers (types, fin density, etc.,)
  • Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities
  • Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.

  Additional Information / Desired Experience

  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
  • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required