Position Title: Powerpack Cooling Design & Release Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17499256

Description: A Powerpack Cooling Design & Release Engineer will lead the design, development, and release of assembly/component technical drawings for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Primary assignments will include:

• Perform and mentor 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize fluid distribution systems
• Perform and mentor analysis to size and optimize heat exchanger performance
• Design, select and integrate powerpack coolant and air systems
• Prepare CAD studies for design business unit to detail objective models/drawings
• Release drawings to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) for power pack cooling systems that meet customer requirements and specifications
• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
• 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•

Candidate Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 12 + years experience with no less than 8 years practical design and release
  • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles
  • Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems (coolant) to size circuits and pumps
  • Demonstrated experience sizing & optimizing heat exchangers (types, fin density, etc.,)
  • Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities
  • Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.
  
  Additional Information / Desired Experience
  
  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
  • 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)
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
A Powerpack Cooling Design & Release Engineer will lead the design, development, and release of assembly/component technical drawings for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Primary assignments will include:

• Perform and mentor 1-D fluid flow analyses to size and optimize fluid distribution systems
• Perform and mentor analysis to size and optimize heat exchanger performance
• Design, select and integrate powerpack coolant and air systems
• Prepare CAD studies for design business unit to detail objective models/drawings
• Release drawings to Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) for power pack cooling systems that meet customer requirements and specifications
• Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop and release engineering design specifications
• Track weight, cost, thermal, and power allocations
• 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•

Candidate Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 12 + years experience with no less than 8 years practical design and release
  • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and thermal engineering principles
  • Proficient with 1-D modeling of fluid systems (coolant) to size circuits and pumps
  • Demonstrated experience sizing & optimizing heat exchangers (types, fin density, etc.,)
  • Experience supporting prototype and/or production build activities
  • Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.
  
  Additional Information / Desired Experience
  
  • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
  • 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)
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required Works well in team and individually
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.