COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN EXPERT

Responsibility for design of whole cooling system configurations & leading design activities of cooling system components

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead design of Cooling System components & overall cooling system development across multiple vehicle / powertrain platforms & applications.
• Ensure System & component designs achieve L&C, IPR, performance, function, cost & timing targets.
• Define / maintain & apply component archetypes, design manuals & standards.
• Lead concept system /component selection.
• Create 3 / 2D CAD utilising Siemens PLM TeamCentre & NX Software.
• Manage external resource in delivery of 3 / 2D CAD.
• Ensure CAD designs achieve failure mode avoidance, design for manufacture, service & logistical requirements.
• Generate bill of materials.
• Create, check, approve engineering drawings ensuring correct application of GD&T / quality & AML drafting standards.
• Generate prototype & production engineering releases.
• Perform analysis & data judgement in line with final engineering sign-off requirements.
• Create & maintain system / component timing plans.
• Create & maintain system / component cost.
• Support quality history reviews, failure mode avoidance & design verification planning activities.
• Support all virtual verification activities including package, CAE analysis & virtual builds.
• Lead cross functional external supplier liaison through the inclusion of engineering, procurement & quality teams.
• Lead cross functional internal design reviews.
• Support prototype & production builds.
• Ownership of related concerns & containment activities.
• Support testing of system & components (virtual / physical).

Qualification & Experience:

Previous experience essential to undertake this role.

• Significant experience required of OEM Cooling Systems at component, system and vehicle levels
• Expert technical design knowledge using 1st principles of Cooling &/or Refrigerant Systems
• CAD System In-depth user knowledge - Siemens PLM TeamCentre & NX Software.
• Knowledge of CAE techniques & their application within Cooling Systems
• Knowledge of Cooling Systems DVP & its application
• Knowledge of automotive product creation systems & timing
• Knowledge of automotive failure mode avoidance tools & techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools, techniques, processes & materials
• Supplier management
• Broad knowledge of Powertrain & Vehicle engineering attributes/functions
• Failure mode avoidance tools & techniques
• Design for manufacture tools & techniques
• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent qualification / experience
• Industry related professional body membership

Behaviours:

• Technical focus
• Strong teamwork & collaboration skillset, self-motivated & able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels including internal senior director level & external companies
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Financial acumen