Refrigerant Module Application Engineer

Engineering Novi, Michigan


Description

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Understand customer assembly and component specifications and ensure compliance with designs
  • Lead module-level design and integration, collaborate and direct component engineering
  • Create and manage engineering statements of work (ESOWS) for all components of the RMA.
  • Apply APQP to the application (i.e., DFMEA, SCIF, DFM/A, DVP&R, Dim/Tol analysis, proto Control Plan)
  • Specify components aligned with Materials Engineering, Purchasing, and manufacturing strategies and functional requirements
  • Develop and maintain the RMA prototype and production Bill of Materials
  • Lead Design and Release (D&R) in a phase-gate process, including Design Validation test plans
  • Lead and organize prototype planning and assembly for testing, including quality controls
  • Manage prototype tooling cost & timing from external and intra-company sources.
  • Provide direction to CAD, CAE/CFD, and test personnel
  • Lead and organize validation testing per the DV plan
  • Assess test results and apply design and/or prototype quality countermeasures as necessary
  • Create and/or update core engineering standards and test procedures and support DFMEA and regulatory requirement tools
  • Release and sign-off of drawings, ensuring drawings align with corporate design standards
  • Execute and document all required product development deliverables in HPDS and/or GPEP.
  • Interface with multiple product groups, PD Departments, Advanced Systems, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
  • Interface with customers (internal and external)

Experience: 

  • 5+ years of related experience preferred

Education: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and launch complex assemblies.
  • Understanding of heat transfer, fluids, materials, controls, instrumentation, structural, and NVH principles
  • Experience integrating heat exchangers, fluid lines, compressors, and controls as refrigerant systems
  • Experience in interpreting customer electrical hardware and software specifications
  • Experience in quality disciplines such as DFMEA, SCIFS, etc.
  • Able to interpret CFD and CAE/FEA results and utilize them to optimize system design
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Experience in project planning and management
  • Ability to conduct Technical Design Reviews
  • Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Close work with the lab on the system test set-up, execution, and reports

Special Requirements: 

  • Travel required to suppliers, customers, and corporate manufacturing plants; international as required
  • Overtime may be required during some time periods  

What We Offer: 

At Hanon Systems, we provide a competitive benefits package focused on employee well-being and work-life balance:

 

  • Medical, dental, and vision program options
  • Retirement savings plan (401k)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Flexible work schedules (for eligible positions)

Hanon Systems recognizes our employees' critical role in the company’s success. We strive to attract and retain the best talent by supporting and promoting an inclusive working environment that embodies challenging assignments, safe and fair labor practices and is based on mutual trust and respect. 

 

Hanon Systems is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.