Development Engineer

Garrett Advancing Motion is the true pioneer of automotive powertrain technologies dating back more than 60 years. It continues today as the worlds leader in technology solutions for passenger cars commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. Garrett supplies technology to nearly all major automakers in addition to the global aftermarket under the Garrett brand name. As a result unlike many other OEM or supplier organizations Garrett Advancing Motion has visibility across a broad range of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

The Garrett Motion E-Cooling GBE develops new products for the refrigeration industry. We are expanding our team at our Torrance California in support of expanding the product portfolio and working closely with US based customers.

The Development Engineer will be part of a cross-functional team and be responsible for the design and industrialization of industrial refrigeration compressors. Work includes end to end development in all its aspects from early concept to product validation and to product launch. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing technology in the automotive market at a well-established company in the industry.

The successful candidate will bring experience in turbomachinery and be comfortable in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Development of industrial refrigerant compressors in line with customer requirements and industry standards
• Coordinate activities with design (2D/3D) simulation (CFD FEA etc.) manufacturing and suppliers to achieve competitive performance while creating production viable components
• Generate DFMEA and execute DVP&R. Prepare prototype hardware organize testing analysis and create technical reports.
• Prepare documentation (design decisions manufacturing etc.) as needed to ensure design information is shared consistently and lessons learned are captured
• Drive field or launch issue resolution following 8D process using root cause analysis tools (5WHY Ishikawa Knowledge Card etc.) and document accordingly
• Generate VE ideas contributing to cost reduction of the product in terms of design materials and processes and execute actions to turn these ideas into implementation.
• Insure compliance of the product to applicable industry standards and support certification of the product with relevant authorities (UL CE etc.)
• Initiate and execute benchmarking activity related to his component & discipline
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor or masters degree in mechanical engineering or other related engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in developing turbomachinery
• Team player growth oriented and capable of working in a small highly engaged team
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for internal and external communication
  

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in refrigeration compressors (centrifugal scroll screw)
• Experience in high speed electric motors and hydrodynamic bearings
• Experience with casting machining and assembly of hardware
• Experience with FEA and/or CFD simulation tools
• Six Sigma certification
  

Pay Range

The salary range for this role is between $117300 and $146700.

*Note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to position offered education training and/or experience.

In addition to the annual base salary this role offers the below:

• Benefits: We offer medical dental and vision addition we also offer Flexible spending accounts Life/AD&D insurance Short term and Long term disability insurance and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan: Garrett also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan through Fidelity with pre-tax post-tax and ROTH contribution options. There may be an annual discretionary match provided by Garrett based on company performance.
• Garrett provides paid holidays vacations and sick days. Additional details will be shared through the new hire process.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.

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