Design Release Engineer for Refrigerant Lines
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Job Description
Responsible for independently leading the design release and technical management of Refrigerant Plumbing & Hardware components and systems for vehicle programs ensuring alignment with product intent compliance with engineering requirements release quality manufacturability cost and program timing. This role requires strong technical expertise in the area independent judgment to resolve non-standard problems and the ability to coordinate decisions across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design release of refrigerant plumbing & hardware components through GPDS/ECM/ECR ensuring solutions meet functional packaging manufacturing quality cost and service requirements.
Review update and confirm program intent for new and carryover parts including correct usage by model series options restrictions quantities LH/RH KCDS torque mass and part ownership.
Ensure that 100% of the parts within their area including attaching hardware are reconciled and error-free during MPL Create and subsequent changes.
Define and drive engineering changes for part number updates FNA series/options updates MPL corrections and required releases to support build events and production.
Present technical options recommend the preferred path forward and align decisions with key functions such as VSE purchasing manufacturing cost estimating and other involved areas.
Track technical and validation issues within the commodity driving resolution with urgency and ownership of the result.
Serve as a technical reference within the area and mentor less experienced engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automotive Engineering or related field.
Experience: 5 years in development and release of automotive components.
Experience with thermal/HVAC systems with emphasis on refrigerant lines hoses joints ports brackets and refrigerant hardware.
Knowledge of change management processes ECR/ECM GPDS and MPL reconciliation.
Ability to analyze complex problems define options and convert them into implementable actions with minimal guidance.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
English: Advanced
Availability to travel & Visa
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in VPPS 30.01.02 Refrigerant Plumbing & Hardware or related thermal commodities.
Experience with program changes MPL corrections part validation release timing and launch support.
Knowledge of interfaces with DSE VSE PRL Spec Analyst manufacturing and purchasing.
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