Fuel System Engineering Lead

The Engineering Lead for Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity will be responsible for defining and updating specifications, coordinating and leading design reviews with release engineers to ensure designs meet best practices and adhere to safety and quality requirements, maintain core DVPR and establishing a validation plan for new program development, lead root cause and corrective action development for field warranty returns, and will initiate lessons learned and institutionalize these into core documents.

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related degree field
• 8 or more years of automotive engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years dedicated to fuel system design, development, and validation
• Proven structural and functional understanding of end-to-end fuel systems, with a demonstrated track record of how individual components (tanks, pumps, tubes/lines, seals, and valves) interact, interface, and integrate to achieve optimal system performance, packaging, and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to break down highly complex engineering concepts and system anomalies into foundational, easy-to-understand building blocks to teach, train, and develop DRE's
• Direct, hands-on experience authoring and executing Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R); including review of virtual and physical test setup & results
• Deep knowledge of fluid mechanics, permeation barriers, materials (plastics and metals), and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate "hands-on" testing, vehicle data, and teardown feedback into actionable engineering deliverables and tasks
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to serve as a cohesive team player who can seamlessly lead initiatives or support peers in a fast-paced environment
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and/or Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt certifications.

• Masters degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering
• Black Belt certification in DFSS and Shainin/Reactive Problem Solving methodologies
• Deep work history managing Fill Tube, Venting, and Cap/Capless commodities from early concept phase through post-launch, including a track record of successfully launching multiple production programs
• Familiarity with ISO 13331, Refueling test procedures and global evaporative emissions standards.