Design Release Engineer

Led development and release activities for engine cooling and thermal management components, from technical definition to validation and industrialization.

• Defined component requirements, technical specifications, and interface expectations in alignment with system and vehicle needs.
• Coordinated supplier development through APQP, design reviews, maturity tracking, and deliverable monitoring, including PPAP-related activities.
• Developed and monitored validation plans covering functional, endurance, and environmental testing, analyzed results, and drove gap closure.
• Directed technical problem resolution using root cause analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA contributions, and 8D methodology with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Managed engineering changes and supported cross-functional coordination with design, validation, quality, calibration, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
• Technical environment: CATIA, PLM, MATLAB, Simulink, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, 8D, IATF 16949

Developed a multi-wheel powertrain architecture for an electric vehicle based on customer and system requirements.

• Performed simulations using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conducted design work using CATIA.
• Led a QCDP-oriented cost analysis to support concept selection.
• Technical environment: MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA, QCDP

Performed a feasibility study and mechanical sizing for the conversion of a semi-mobile hopper conveyor system to a horizontal configuration.

• Produced CAD models.
• Performed simulations using ANSYS Fluent to support the optimization of industrial material handling.
• Technical environment: ANSYS Fluent, CAD

Performed vehicle diagnostics, analyzed technical failures, and reviewed control procedures, airbag systems, and maintenance documentation. Technical environment: Automotive diagnostic systems