Mechanical Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Sanhua's Automotive Business Unit is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Auburn Hills, Michigan office. This person will be the primary technical interface to OEM and tier customers on thermal management-related products and programs. Specifically, automotive thermal expansion valves, thermal bypass valves, receiver dryer, check valves, etc. In addition to providing technical support as needed. 

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering Degree a solid understanding MS office application, GD&T, mechanical drafting, DVP&R, DFMEA, and DRBFM methodologies. This person is patient, has excellent time-management skills, and practices of effective communication style.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for managing thermal management system/component programs and supporting customers in North America.
• Support program team in product development activities including internal design reviews and gate reviews, weekly PDT meetings with customers, design/process validation planning, PPAP preparation, and documentation, etc. 
• Support new business acquisition through analysis of customer specifications and requirements, conceptual design, and technical proposals 
• Support engineering change process and cost reduction initiatives, both internal and external 
• Conduct design of experiments, failure analysis for thermal management related products, analyze validation test results, compile report and present to customers 
• Interface with packaging, service, manufacturing, and other engineering groups in system/component development process 
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and/or seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies and conferences 
• Coordinate design and development activities of thermal management assemblies and components in China headquarter 

· Some local, domestic and international travel may be required 

Requirements:

• BS Mechanical Engineering 
• 0-2 years’ experience HVAC systems/components development or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred 
• Knowledge in thermodynamics, thermal management, fluid dynamics 
• Competency in MS office applications, GD&T, mechanical drafting, DVP&R, DFMEA, and DRBFM methodologies 
• Parametric CAD design experience (Catia V5 or UGNX) 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams