Technical Specialist - Transmission Structures and Castings

The candidate will lead technical solutions in their field of expertise to ensure the best technical and economic positioning of the company in relation to the competition, Contributing to the prospective vision of the field of expertise and carry out benchmarks, will suggest KPIs for their field of expertise, develop innovative technical solutions by significantly developing products or industrial processes, ensure the technological intelligence for their area of expertise and will be capable of suggesting effective solutions to resolve any technical problem in their area of expertise as well as take part in decision-making bodies when necessary (technical reviews, project milestones).

The candidate will also lead the management and sharing of knowledge through teaching in their field of expertise (knowledge capitalization documents, internal network coordination, etc.) and train the specialists in their technical field of expertise, Understand the best practices in their field of expertise and they contribute, in particular, in terms of technical solutions to enhance reference systems of knowledge and know-how in their field of expertise. Contribute to or put forward the technical policy for their specific field of expertise.

The Skills are recognized in their field of expertise and the advice and opinions have a bearing on technical choices in their field of expertise. They actively contribute to the network of expertise and organize internal conferences and communications for their field of expertise.

Work is published in scientific/specialist magazines and/or external communications. Take part in bodies at national level or international level, where relevant (standardization, professional)

Candidate will provide technical support and leadership within the transmission and driveline product release center engineering team for given propulsion system components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure key components design best practices, lessons learned and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process

• Lead technical infrastructure lead for key components, documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs for key supplied components

• Work in the COE (council of excellence for automatic transmission aluminum housings. Provide technical support and leadership within the transmission, EDM and driveline product release center engineering teams

• Lead and/or support all engineering topics needing this domain expertise.

• Promote intellectual property identification and development

• Coaching, training and mentoring less experienced engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field

• Experience in large castings (case, bell housings), ability to work with casting supplier to ensure FTQ (first time quality) target is achieved.

• Working experience designing and releasing casting components

• Strong virtual analysis knowledge and experience

• Excellent knowledge of casting process, magma flow analysis and solidification models

• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills. Comfortable with presenting to executive leadership team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Working level experience with casting and machining suppliers

• Greenbelt or Blackbelt DFSS certification

• Ability to travel globally to suppliers when needed