Sr Performance Development Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Performance Development Engineer collaborates with design engineers to ensure that vehicle performance, emissions and economy targets are achieved.  This person will direct and/or execute analysis to provide understanding of the impact designs have on performance and noise.  This role also leads dyno-based evaluations of powertrains, performing combustion analysis, calibration, and evaluation of mechanical systems that require collection and analysis of high-speed data.  The Performance Development engineer also manages final certification of engine performance and communicates program status and direction throughout the life of projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Solves complex problems and provides powertrain structural analysis that conforms to established analytical guidelines, standardized work, and standardized tools.
• Demonstrates in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in analysis techniques and related applications.
• Acts as a resource and Subject Matter Expert to support new and current product teams with analysis results.
• Supports simulation and innovation projects and methods development.
• Ability to apply best practices to create and lead projects that are specifically directed at improving vehicle quality in an effort to meet or exceed the platform quality targets.
• Demonstrates competence in project development and management.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical Degree. Master’s Degree in Engineering Preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

•    Minimum 5 years of powertrain development engineering experience
•    Experience with dyno testing and engine calibration
•    Understanding of the fundamentals of engine thermodynamics, calibration for performance, fuel economy and emissions, and general powertrain development
•    Experience with data analysis and modeling
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear concise manner to a range of audiences throughout the organization

Preference given to candidates with these additional skills

•    Proficiency in developing automation to speed data handling and other aspects of the work
•    Experience with powertrain control system development
•    Experience with 1-D engine thermodynamic simulation
•    Proficient with MATLAB, ATI Vision Scripting, Microsoft VBA, AVL Concerto Scripting, or experience with other tools used for handling large data sets.