Jr. Thermal Engineer

• Come join our team! We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Junior Thermal Engineer with an understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles to support the design, develop and release of subsystem componentry related to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for a Military Vehicle Program.

• Mechanical & Thermal design engineering of power pack (engine/transmission), electronics, and crew cabin HVAC systems to meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications.
• Perform fluid flow analyses to size and optimize distribution systems.
• Develop alternative concepts and support or perform trade study analyses.
• Design, select and integrate HVAC components and subsystems.
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations.
• Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs); release drawings to the Engineering Release Plan (ERP).
• 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.
• Develop plans and estimates for future projects (ROMs, BOEs, project plans, informal estimates) in response to customer and contractual requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 1-3 years in a related role is desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles.
• Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities.
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities and military installations if needed.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually.

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Teamcenter and Vis Mockup experience is a plus.
• Experience working with/on ground combat Vehicles is a plus.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space). (Must be shorter than 6' 4" and weigh less than 260lbs).

• Must be U.S. Citizen - "Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role."
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

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