We are hiring an influential Design Release Engineer to join our awesome team at Kett Engineering in Tustin, CA.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Design Release Engineer is an amazing opportunity to develop key skills.
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We are seeking a skilled Release Engineer to join our clients team in Tustin, California. The Mechanical Integration Design Release Engineer will be responsible for designing and packaging mechanical components in support of electronic hardware that encompass the Low Voltage Electrical System of multiple EV platforms. The components and assemblies are created in the 3D space to modeling standards meeting all manufacturability, serviceability and durability requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaboratively design mechanical components by interfacing with multiple business functions within the company in support of electrical hardware such as ECU's, antennae, displays, harnessing, switches, audio, and power systems.
- Develop and document component mechanical functional requirements based on product requirements for custom, semi-custom and off the shelf components.
- Review and approve supplier RFQ responses, test plans, simulation and testing results, and production strategy.
- Consider all aspects of integration such as UI/UX, EMC, service, manufacturing build feasibility, thermal, durability mounting, ensuring correct clearances, NVH, water/dust ingress, component functionality, perceived quality, etc.
- Lead suppliers to effectively execute designs on short timelines and 'Release' mechanical components
- Complete component design verification plan to ensure we deliver low mass, low cost, yet durable parts to the vehicle program.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years industry experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience designing components and/or systems that include mechanism design, PCB integration, plastic design standards, user interface/user experience (UI/UX) considerations, and Class A surface integration.
- Proficient CAD Designer within Catia V6/3DX.
- Great problem solving and communication skills.
- Lead component drawing creation including GD & T to ASME Y14.5 standards in support of worst case tolerance analysis.
- Ability to identify optimization opportunities from CAE/testing results.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal brake-press and stamping, injection molded plastic, cast metals, 3D printing, etc.
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of vehicle systems.
- Experience with harness design/routing/connection systems.
Benefits of working as a Design Release Engineer in Tustin, CA:
● Excellent Benefits Package
● Room for Advancement
● Advantageous package