Senior Development Engineer at MAHLE Powertrain, LLC. in Plymouth, Michigan

Job Description:

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com


SUMMARY

• Lead engine performance and emissions development projects involving gasoline and diesel engine testing on an engine dynamometer test bed.
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, plan and execute engine performance and emissions development and durability programs
  
  


• Conducting a detailed thermodynamic analysis of engine performance and emissions test results, prepare technical reports, papers and presentations based on those results
  
  
  
  
  • P-V diagram analysis for combustion burn rates, mean effective pressure determination, etc
    
    
  
  
  • Heat transfer analysis for emissions aftertreatment light off assessment, coolant system heat rejection, etc
    
    
  
  
  • Emissions aftertreatment system performance and efficiency analysis using regulated certification drive cycles
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Concisely summarize test results and data to a reportable format, make recommendations / direct future test plans based on information in these reports
  
  


• Support engine dynamometer test cells with work instructions and test plans that can be used by the technicians to properly set up and execute the scope of a given project
  
  


• Ensure that the test equipment used during each engine test program that he / she is involved with is properly calibrated, meets customer accuracy and repeatability requirements
  
  


• Analyze gasoline and diesel engine performance and emissions technology trends and market demand to plan projects and understand customer requirements that will drive future business
  
  


• Lead and participate in department continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement and development of data analysis techniques
  
  


• Train and mentor junior engineers/interns on department processes and required technical skills to assist in their career development
  
  


• Collaborate with department manager and / or program management staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost, and timing for engine development quotes
  
  


• Leads quoting activities for customer requests involving gasoline, diesel or electrified powertrain development or durability testing
  
  


• Maintain a working knowledge of new engine testing technologies that may improve testing operations and increase department efficiency
  
  


• Communicate effectively with project management staff to ensure that project budget, timing and quality requirements of his / her portion of the program scope are being satisfied
  
  


• Prepare project reports, in Microsoft Powerpoint or Word format, for management, clients or potential clients
  
  


• Employees duties are not limited to those stated above, but are inclusive of any tasks assigned by supervisor/manager
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, or equivalent engineering field is required. Master's in mechanical, automotive, or equivalent engineering field is a plus
  
  


• Six or more years of related experience
  
  


• In depth knowledge of internal combustion engines and testing techniques
  
  


• Work effectively with a variety of people such as; management, design, calibration and technical staff, as well as customers and supplier representatives
  
  


• Ability to recognize new business opportunities
  
  


• Logical and methodical approach to tasks
  
  


• Strong Microsoft Office skills
  
  


• Presentation & public speaking skills
  
  


• Familiarity with industry standard calibration tools preferable (ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, ETAS ASCMO)
  
  


• Experience with advanced plotting packages preferable (Uniplot, MDA, Concerto)
  
  


• Experience with both gasoline and diesel engines
  
  

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