Torque Converters Technical Specialist

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, contribute to the prospective vision of the field of expertise and carry out benchmarks. 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.

The candidate will be capable of suggesting effective solutions to resolve any technical problem in their area of expertise. Take part in decision-making bodies when necessary (technical reviews, project milestones, will 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.

The candidate will understand the best practices in their field of expertise and they contribute 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.

Skills are recognized in their field of expertise: their 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)

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field
• Strong expertise in design and development of hydrodynamic performance, dampers and clutch systems for torque converters
• Experience with design, release and analysis of sub-components in torque converters
• Strong background of system engineering and sizing of torque converters within propulsion systems
• Strong background in torque converter function and its impact on vehicle systems
• Experience in creating technology roadmaps in their respective area of expertise
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams
• Experience in preparation and teaching classes in their respective disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree with emphasis in mechanical engineering or similar
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt DFSS verification
• Ability to travel globally to suppliers when needed