Design Release Engineer – Propulsion Systems

Job title: Design Release Engineer – Propulsion Systems

Company: Segula Technologies

Job description: Company Description**Job based in Michigan; must be a Canadian citizen.Segula Technologies is an engineering group with a global presence, helping boost competitiveness within all of the major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace & defence, energy, life sciences, naval and rail. Operating in more than 30 countries, with its 140 offices worldwide, the Group fosters a close relationship with its customers thanks to the expertise of its 15,000 talents. A leading engineering specialist placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialisation and production.Job DescriptionDesign & Development

• Design, specify, test, validate, and release Propulsion Systems components for assigned vehicle families.
• Design components using NX software (2D & 3D).
• Develop parts in collaboration with suppliers following the “Source Package” process.
• Create and evaluate requests for functional testing of components in assembly plants prior to production (Production Evaluation Request).
• Request prototype parts to address warranty concerns.

Testing & Validation

• Request and authorize validation testing to ensure compliance with design requirements (DVP&R).
• Review and process component changes from suppliers, including associated documentation and test plans.
• Coordinate and review DFMEA and PFMEA with internal teams and suppliers.
• Verify product manufacturing processes before mass production release.
• Release temporary approvals for parts under validation (Interim Approval Authorization).
• Request and obtain concurrencies for validations and both temporary and permanent deviations.

Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze and resolve component-related functional and durability failures (including GIMS support).
• Investigate and address part-related failures, including root cause analysis.
• Propose, validate, and implement cost reduction initiatives.

Documentation & Process Control

• Process and document engineering changes and modifications (Change Notices).
• Approve or reject documents related to Temporary Substitution requests in Assembly Plants.
• Create and update DFMEA documents and Engineering Change documentation.
• Create and approve Tool Kick-Off (TKO) requests for production parts.

Cross-functional SupportProvide support to the Service Team in developing:Technical Service BulletinsTech Master VideosGPOP responsesStar Online PublicationsUpdated service procedures * Support Assembly Plants in applying specification changes and understanding engineering changes.

• Assist in Pilot and Pre-Series events in Assembly Plants.
• Standardize and benchmark components for performance, weight, and cost efficiency.

Information ManagementGather and manage data related to:Product changes and implementation timingService and recall bulletinsProduct engineering standardsBill of MaterialsEngineering graphsQualificationsDesign Experience in the Following Components:

• Internal Combustion Engine / Electric Motor / Power Electronics accessories’ components.
• Support Brackets for Electronic Modules.
• Internal and surrounding components from Internal Combustion Engine.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Electro-mechanical, etc.).
• Previous experience: Preferably 1-3 years in the automotive industry as a Product Engineer or product development-related position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge in automotive vehicles and systems, assembly and manufacturing, part validation, and automotive systems.
• Knowledge in Internal Combustion Engines, thermodynamics, and statistics; testing, validation, and failure solving in the Automotive Industry or similar.
• Good communication skills and experience in basic software suites (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Minitab, etc.).
• Computer-design software skill in NX and/or CATIA.
• Proactive, analytical, inquiring attitude; synthesis capability, team player.
• Disciplined and planning capacity.

Optional:

• DFSS Green Belt/Black Belt certified.
• Reactive Green/Black Belt certified.

Additional Information**Job based in Michigan; must be a Canadian citizen.

Expected salary:

Location: Windsor, ON

Job date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:06:19 GMT

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