Powerpack Cooling Design and Release Engineer
General Dynamics Land Systems · Sterling Heights, MI · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Primary assignments
- Perform and mentor 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize fluid distribution systems
- Perform and mentor analysis to size and optimize heat exchanger performance
- Design, select and integrate powerpack coolant and air systems
- Prepare CAD studies for design business unit to detail objective models/drawings
- Release drawings to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) for power pack cooling systems that meet customer requirements and specifications
- Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
- Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
- Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD) and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry suppliers, or for other purposes as required
- Perform source selection evaluation of supplier proposals
- Manage supplier design development progress, technical action item list, and transfer of engineering communication; interface with suppliers virtually and onsite; evaluate supplier cost quotes
- Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation to ensure performance, test, and/or design requirements are being met
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals; prepare for and present at formal Design Reviews
- Conduct engineering evaluations in a laboratory environment
- Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to Production, supplier or field issues
- Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests and create test reports to validate designs, mitigate risks and/or troubleshoot problems
- Work with other engineering disciplines to exchange technical information and give direction to designers and prototype shop personnel
- Plan, organize, and maintain records of progression to ensure successful completion of projects on schedule and within budget
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 12 + years experience with no less than 8 years practical design and release
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles
- Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems (coolant) to size circuits and pumps
- Demonstrated experience sizing & optimizing heat exchangers (types, fin density, etc.,)
- Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities
- Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
Additional Information / Desired Experience
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance
- (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired
- This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles
- Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required
- Works well in team and individually
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required