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MARTIN Technologies

Engineering, testing, manufacturing for global transportation

Design Release Engineer - Cylinder Head

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeAuburn Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of automotive engine component design or development experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent computer-aided design software is required.
  • Understanding of cylinder head casting, machining, and assembly processes is required.
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering drawings is required.
  • Knowledge of original equipment manufacturer engineering release and change management processes is required.
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Verification Plan and Report, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and root cause analysis is required.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the team with cylinder head design for future production engine programs.
  • Assist with design, performance, flow, and characterization for performance internal combustion engines.
  • Lead the design, development, and technical guidance for the production part approval process and production release of cylinder head, valvetrain, and assembly components.
  • Support the design, development, production release, and production part approval process of the cylinder head.
  • Provide technical guidance to the 3D design team to complete 3D models and 2D drawings of all components.
  • Lead cylinder head design from concept through production release.
  • Develop aluminum and cast-iron cylinder head designs.
  • Optimize combustion chambers, intake and exhaust ports, cooling jackets, and oil passages.
  • Design and integrate valve guides, valve seats, camshaft supports, and related components.
  • Ensure cylinder head compatibility with the engine block, valvetrain, intake, exhaust, and cooling systems.
  • Own cylinder head engineering design and release activities.
  • Develop and maintain 3D computer-aided design models and 2D engineering drawings.
  • Manage engineering changes, revisions, and production releases.
  • Maintain engineering bills of materials and component specifications.
  • Evaluate cylinder head durability, thermal expansion, and sealing performance.
  • Review computer-aided engineering results and implement design improvements.
  • Work with casting suppliers, machining operations, and assembly facilities.
  • Evaluate casting feasibility, machining processes, and manufacturing tolerances.
  • Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
  • Resolve casting defects, porosity, machining concerns, and dimensional issues.
  • Support prototype builds, production launches, and supplier technical reviews.
  • Lead root cause investigations involving cylinder head failures.
  • Evaluate cracking, coolant leaks, oil leaks, valve seat movement, and gasket sealing concerns.
  • Support production part approval process requirements, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Verification Plan and Report, and corrective action activities.
  • Review inspection results, dimensional reports, and quality documentation.
  • Manage design milestones, engineering deliverables, and release timing.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical program meetings.
  • Support prototype, preproduction, and production development phases.
  • Communicate engineering risks, corrective actions, and program status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct experience with cylinder head design and engineering release is preferred.

About the Company

MARTIN Technologies

Engineering, testing, manufacturing for global transportation

MARTIN Technologies provides engineering, testing, manufacturing, and motorsports services for global transportation clients in automotive, aerospace, military, and motorsports. It covers the full product lifecycle—from design and simulation to prototyping, validation testing, and high-volume production—delivered by a team of engineers, testers, and fabricators. The company sets itself apart with broad cross-industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities, offering design, testing, and manufacturing from a single partner. Its goal is to help customers bring safe, cost-effective technologies to market by combining engineering excellence, thorough testing, and scalable manufacturing.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lyon Charter Township, Michigan
Founded
1996

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