Brake Development Lab Engineer- PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for a Brake Development Lab Engineer- PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Brake Development Lab (BDL) is part of the Engineering Systems Development – Chassis / Body-in-White (ESD – CBIW) department. The selected candidate will be eager, hardworking and responsible for directing activities. Responsibilities include the operation of two. brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting. A primary responsibility will be the supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.). Other departmental activities will include taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand. Other departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example vacation coverage for the Corrosion Teardown lab.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering required from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems.
• Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset.
• Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset.
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA.
• Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering experience within a testing environment within the automotive industry.
• Must have supervision experience (will be supervising 1-2 workers).
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada with ability to travel to USA.
• Ability to support working days, afternoons, midnight shifts and weekends on occasions.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• A valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record is required.
• 100% onsite at ARDC.
• No Driving of a vehicle required.
• Amount of travel, if so where: 5% to Auburn hills and suppliers.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering.
• Test Lab experience.
• Knowledge of brake systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 1 year of experience.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products