Ricardo, Inc.

729 - Powertrain Development Project Engineer (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Located at our office in Van Buren Twp., Michigan, the Powertrain Development Project Engineer is responsible for supporting gasoline/spark-ignited or diesel combustion system and performance development for a wide range of powertrain-related projects. Primary duties include:

Day-to-day support of test cell activities
Test data analysis and interpretation including basic engine test cell data, engine emissions data and cylinder pressure information
Sales activities including support, and in some cases, leading proposal efforts, preparing sales materials and working with other senior members of the organization to focus business development efforts

631 - Chief Engineer, Vehicle Systems (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:32:00 GMT

Chief Engineer is responsible for market development, proposal development, sale of work and delivery of jobs to clients in accordance with commitments negotiated. As this is a matrix organization, must lead teams on projects but has no administrative direct reports.

Identifies opportunity in market consistent with strategy and product group goals, through analysis and networking, to develop leads and convert to sales; collaborates with senior leadership team to identify and create new service offerings.

Leads interfaces with multiple clients, to identify potential needs, develops workable solutions and integrates solutions into proposals.

Provides technical leadership in identify and devise innovative solutions in engineering services; maintains awareness of current and emerging advanced engineering technologies, tools and methods that impact the delivery of projects.

Confers with management, business development and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing services.

Coordinates internal technical staff to establish capability with customer; leads project teams through alignment and delivery of technical deliverables, tools and methods consistent with client engagements and needs.

Stimulates internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies and approaches; educates technical and non-technical staff in their uses.

Forecasts operating costs for projects and prepares project reports.

Identifies, integrates and standardizes best practices with respect to key technical deliverables such as modeling and other technical analyses.

696 - Chief Engineer, Transmission Controls (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:20:00 GMT

687 - Engine Technician (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:20:00 GMT

Support engine development engineering by re-building engines, fabricating exhaust systems, instrumenting engines, rigging and installing engines and running test cells.

718 - Project Engineer, NVH (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Responsiblities include:

NVH testing and analysis
Engine component and system analysis using industry leading software
Presenting results and recommendations to customers
Using Ricardo WAVE/WNoise to design induction and exhaust systems that meet sound quality and pass-by noise targets
Acquiring, analyzing and interpreting powertrain and vehicle NVH test data for analytical model correlation
Leading NPA testing to develop sound quality targets
Interfacing with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and suppliers to implement modifications

Typical projects may include:

Powertrain and vehicle: acquir, analyze and interpret test data for analytical model correlation
Transmission and driveline: predict and resolve issues with gear rattle, transient clunk, shift quality and boom
Exhaust and induction: develop exhaust and intake systems based on coupled 1-D engine performance models
Acoustic modeling: create boundary element models to predict resonant frequencies, sound pressure levels and sound quality

719 - Project Engineer, Vehicle Engineering (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:33:00 GMT

This project engineer will support vehicle programs, consulting to customers in government, defense, automotive and commercial transportation industries. This person will work closely with a team of engineers, designers and technicians on projects that may include vehicle development tasks such as requirements development, technology surveys, concept design, detailed design, modeling and simulation, production releases and test support.

717 - Chief Engineer, Engines (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:26:00 GMT

Develops and secures a growing stream of profitable engineering consulting orders within a Product Group in support of Ricardo’s strategic plan. Coordinates internal resources across functions to deliver engineering projects to customers. Responsible for technical excellence, selling, and financial project control.

716 - Technology Leader, Diesel Calibration (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:29:00 GMT

Design tests using design of experiments to support a wide range of powertrain-related projects
Provide day-to-day support for test cell and vehicle activities
Analyze and interpret test data including basic engine cell data, engine emissions data and cylinder-pressure information
Participate in selling activities, including support of (and in some cases leading) proposal efforts, preparing sales materials and working with other senior members of the organization to focus business development efforts

714 - Chief Engineer, Engines (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:41:00 GMT

Will provide technical leadership in the areas of engine controls, OBD systems and strategies, control algorithm development, rapid prototyping of control systems and implementation on test bed and in-vehicle.

The Chief Engineer, controls in the engines product group will be expected to be a leader in the winning and profitable execution of controls projects, either stand alone or as a subset of broader engine development projects from a very wide range of types and applications (gas, diesel and alternative fuels, light and heavy duty, on and off-highway)

The responsibilities will include:

Working closely with other product group personnel to establish or develop relationships with key client personnel in the target client base; this will potentially include the mainstream OEMs and Tier 1s in the LD, HD or LE sectors but could also include small engine OEMs, start up companies with novel engine concepts, venture capital companies and various branches of the Government including the military, DOE & EPA
Business development activities for engine controls and diagnostics within Engine Product Group by developing and maintaining a network of relationships with key Chief Engineer level counterparts in clients
Development and presentation of sales material, proposal generation and development of relationships with customers
Presenting Ricardo technology and program delivery to clients
Authoring and presenting technical papers at key conferences
Authoring, and contributing and/or leading others in the creation of compelling proposals
Leadership of multiple engineering projects charged to meet time, cost and quality objectives but without line management control so must be able to lead/motivate by positive influence
Establishing and maintaining alliances with key staff from around the Ricardo group

710 - Engine Technician (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Support engine development engineering by re-building diesel engines, fabricating exhaust systems, instrumenting engines, rigging and installing engines and running test cells.

0065 - Project Engineer (IL, Burr Ridge)

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Engineer, test & optimize calibration of passenger vehicle gas/diesel powertrain/related component systems.

Engineer & develop engine combustion strategies to reduce engine-out emissions of gas/diesel engines & increase fuel economy using Horiba emissions bench.

711 - Engine Technician (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Support engine development engineering by re-building diesel engines, fabricating exhaust systems, instrumenting engines, rigging and installing engines and running test cells.

704 - Instrumentation Engineer (IL, Burr Ridge)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:43:00 GMT

Support engine development engineering by setting up and programming HDD engine test cell equipment, creating macros, processing data, troubleshooting issues with monitoring and control systems and wiring harnesses. Operating test cells occasionally.

694 - Project Engineer, Thermal-Fluids (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:42:00 GMT

Responsible for:

Engine cooling and lubrication strategy and component development, including block and head, water pumps, oil pumps, oil coolers, EGR coolers, exhaust gas heat recovery systems, etc.
Simulation of vehicle and engine fluid systems (including cooling, oil, transmission oil, charge air, HVAC and electrical component cooling) including 1-D analysis
Engine test bed thermal surveys to include specification of instrumentation requirements and analysis of results reviewing heat rejection and component temperatures
Thermal system test rigs, including specification, operation and results analysis
Design and release engineering for programs for cooling system-related components and systems
Input into novel programs with heat transfer and fluid flow requirements
Development of research programs to enhance Ricardo's position as an industry leader in thermal systems
Program management duties including direct interacation with customers, proposal writing, planning, tracking and monitoring time and budgetary requirements
Preparation of clear and informative reports and presentations for delivery of results
Adherance to Ricardo and ASE QA systems and procedures

693 - Project Engineer, Design Analysis (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:25:00 GMT

Perform mechanical design analysis on dynamic components and systems for a wide range of engine applications
Carry out engine component and system analysis using industry-leading software
Assess results with respect to dynamic response, refinement and durability
Typical analyses include:
- cranktrain torsional vibration and structural analysis
- crankshaft balance and bearing oil film analysis
- assessment of valvetrain dynamic control and durability
- timing drive and auxiliary drive dynamic analysis
- piston and ring pack simulation
- steady-state and transient multi-body dymamic simulation of novel mechanical systems
Interact with design, analysis and leadership team
Present results and recommendations to customers

692 - Project Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:16:00 GMT

Perform vehicle dynamics and chassis simulation for a wide range of vehicles (automotive, off-highway, military)

Carry out vehicle dynamics and chassis simulations using industry leading software

Assess results with respect to ride, handling and durability

Typical analyses include:
- suspension kinematics and compliance analysis
- vehicle ride, handling and durability load simulation
- simulation of active chassis control systems including electronic stability control and active damping/suspension
- coupled powertran/vehicle dynamics simulations
- general steady-state and transient multi-body dynamic simulation

Create new simulation tools and environments by combining off-the-shelf tools (i.e., MATLAB, Simulink and CarSim)

Support vehicle dyanamics testing including test data analysis and interpretation

Interface with vehicle engineers and leadership team

Present results and recommendations to customers

688 - Design Leader (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:43:00 GMT

Recruit, appraise, retain, coach, counsel and mentor design staff that: design and analyze components, evaluate existing designs, create parametric solid models and associated part drawings, assign appropriate dimensional tolerances to detail drawings, coordinate design and mechanical development activities with peers, clients and suppliers. As required, contribute by performing some or all of the above tasks.
Manage ~$1 million in hardware and software capital, innovate new design processes, standardize procedures, identify and develop a U.S. and off-shore supplier/sub-contractor base to expand and enhance Ricardo capabilities and capacity, nurture leads, write proposals and develop new and existing clients.
Fulfill role of US design expert.
Ability to lead and grow a team and interact confidently with Chief Engineers and PM’s at major OEM’s.

624 - Chief Engineer, Gasoline (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:41:00 GMT

690 - Technical Specialist, OBD (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:25:00 GMT

OBD diagnostic strategist providing expertise in calibration and interpretation of on-board diagnostics, specifically for the US market. Will support programs including automotive through medium- to heavy-duty diesel areas.

689 - Manager, Innovations (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:06:00 GMT

the Manager of Innovations is responsible for leading and growing the Innovations group in the US while working in concert with the UK Innovations team. This team handles programs in such areas as future transportation, energy storage, innovative energy options in clean power, etc. The primary duties of this position include:

Marketing and selling services, nurturing leads, overseeing project delivery (quality, timing, budget)
Determining the right technology and industries on which to focus and motivating resources towards attaining the group's budget targets for order intake, revenue and profit
Tracking the business and reporting to the executive team
Selling and marketing technical services in all market sectors while supporting the technology roadmaps of the product groups
Focusing on lower technology readiness levels (TRL levels)
Technology incubation and growth
Performing technical-economic market studies, building competence to support internal customer needs
Financially tracking and communicating business information
Budget planning
Identification/creation of innovative products and services across market sectors and product groups
Developing projects and transferring knowledge to market sector, engineering and product group leadership
Coordination, planning and tracking of divisional R&D and IP portfolio exploitation

673 - Manager, Powertrain Development (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:07:00 GMT

Responsible for leading and growing a team of diversly skilled engineers in the fields of complex engine, transmission and vehicle powertrain development in Detroit. The manager is responsible for optimizging project delivery (quality, timing, budget) across the group, continuously improving staff through disciplined recruiting, training and retention processes, devleoping techniques and tools to improve Ricardo's delivery capability and profit margin potential. In addition, responsibilities include managing capital investment and recovery, tracking and delivering profit for ~ $10 million/year revenue stream together with balancing resources (both capability and capacity).

684 - Design Engineer, Transmission & Driveline (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Synthesize engineering schematics, reference arrangements, technical requirements and other input direction from engineer(s) with applicable components, known standards, general sizing techniques, manufacturing and assembly capability, appropriate GD&T practices, etc., to create 2- and 3-D overall transmission arrangement layouts, individual piece-part and assembly 3-D models and prepare associated 2-D drawings ranging from local facility format to production-approriate commercial and/or government format(s).
Support engineering and business development team members in preparation of client-suitable technical presentation and illustration materials.
Provide estimates of scope and time to achieve described tasks for purposes of company proposal preparation.

681 - Sr. Transmission/Driveline Engineer/Technical Specialist (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:39:00 GMT

Match and select transmission/driveline elements as dictated by vehicle, vocation and prime mover options, factoring in system energy efficiency, performance, dependability and life cycle costs
Responsible for overall layout, packaging and assembly consideration design capabilities as required, generating transmission system configuration including impacts variation analysis (tolerance stack limits)
Read and interpret engineering specifications and piece-part drawings, including GD&T
Perform selection and sizing tasks as required to include appropriate mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components into an overall transmission/driveline subsystem, as optimized via application of trade-off methodologies as needed to deliver a system-balanced design solution
Apply industry and experience-based standards and best practices to design of transmission/driveline content
Apply control theory and application know-how to configuration development of base hardware mechanisms and the supporting control system componentry, algorithms and software
Apply heat transfer and fluid dynamic principles to transmission/driveline design and the integration into the higher-tier vehicle system
Application of material selection/properties, processing, heat treatment know-how as required for calculating size, deflection, life prediction and overall suitability for transmission/driveline use
Perform classical and computer-aided calculations, simulations and virtual analysis/validation for typical and common transmission components
Perform quality audit of junior personnel work product, coach and train accordingly

685 - Instrumentation Engineer (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:26:00 GMT

Support engine development engineering by setting up and programming engine test cell equipment, creating macros, processing data, troubleshooting issues with monitoring and control systems and wiring harnesses. Operating test cells occasionally.

674 - Sr. Software Engineer (IL, Burr Ridge)

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:55:00 GMT

As a senior member of the software development team, this position is responsible for the high-level architecture, design and development of flow solvers for the WAVE gas dynamics product. This requires a strong background in flow modeling and solver numerics.

Responsibilities:

specify, design and develop technical software solutions for various flow models within the WAVE software suite in response to product management requirements
Plan, deliver and manage software projects to spec and on time in an ISO 9000/TickIT certified environment
Techcnically lead other developers working on the same and/or other portions of the WAVE software
Interface with the WAVE GUI developers as necessary to generate detailed requirements for them

665 - Chief Engineer, Vehicle Systems (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:38:00 GMT

Located at our office in Van Buren Township, Michigan, the Chief Engineer Vehicle Systems is responsible for market development, proposal development, sale of work and delivery of jobs to clients in accordance with commitments negotiated. As this is a matrix organization, must lead teams on projects but has no administrative direct reports.

Identifies opportunity in market consistent with strategy and product group goals, through analysis and networking, to develop leads and convert to sales; collaborates with senior leadership team to identify and create new service offerings.
Leads interfaces with multiple clients, to identify potential needs, develops workable solutions and integrates solutions into proposals.
Provides technical leadership in identify and devise innovative solutions in engineering services; maintains awareness of current and emerging advanced engineering technologies, tools and methods that impact the delivery of projects.
Confers with management, business development and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing services.
Coordinates internal technical staff to establish capability with customer; leads project teams through alignment and delivery of technical deliverables, tools and methods consistent with client engagements and needs.
Stimulates internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies and approaches; educates technical and non-technical staff in their uses.
Forecasts operating costs for projects and prepares project reports.
Identifies, integrates and standardizes best practices with respect to key technical deliverables such as modeling and other technical analyses.

670 - Manufacturing Engineer (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Sat, 22 May 2010 21:13:00 GMT

The candidate must have a wide range of production process experience. This must include rough part processes, casting, forging, die casting, stamping, fabrication processes, machinging and near net finishing processes. The candidate should be able to work within defined guidelines and with minimum supervision or as part of a team.

656 - PLM Administrator (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Serve as Windchill Business Administrator for Ricardo US operations

Establish project work teams within Windchill PLM

Manage access control permissions

Troubleshoot and resolve user issues

Assist and train Windchill users

Interface with global Windchill PLM administration team

Support PLM system upgrades

Support Windchill IT Administrator

Support general IT related issues for design department including:

Data transfers with client & supplier

Hardware/software asset management

Install hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers, and disk drives for design user community

Load appropriate software packages such as operating systems, networking components, CAD software, and office applications

Assist in the customization and adaptation of existing programs to meet user requirements

Position will require occasional off hours support and travel (less than 25%)

Able to support ITAR restricted projects

655 - Chief Engineer, Diesel (IL, Burr Ridge)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:28:00 GMT

This position can be based in either Burr Ridge, IL or Van Buren Twp., MI.

A Chief Engineer in the diesel product group will be expected to be a leader in the winning and profitable execution of engineering projects which could come from the light or heavy duty diesel sectors.

The role will include:

Working closely with other product group personnel to establish or develop relationships with key client personnel in the target client base, this will potentially include the mainstream OEMs and Tier 1s in the LD, HD or LE sectors but could also include small engine OEMs, start up companies with novel engine concepts, venture capital companies and various branches of the Government including the military, DOE & EPA
Presenting Ricardo technology and program delivery to clients
Authoring and presenting technical papers at key conferences
Authoring, and leading others in the creation of compelling proposals
Leadership of multiple engineering projects charged to meet time, cost and quality objectives but without line management control so must be able to lead/motivate by positive influence
Establishing and maintaining alliances with key staff from around the Ricardo group

645 - Gasoline Engine/Spark Ignited Combustion System Project Engineer (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Gasoline/spark ignited combustion system and performance development to support a wide range of powertrain-related projects

Day-to-day support of test cell activities

Test data analysis and interpretation including basic engine test cell data, engine emissions data and cylinder-pressure information

Sales activities include supporting and in some cases leading proposal efforts, preparing sales material and working with other senior members of the organization to focus business development efforts

643 - Chief Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Develop sales strategy for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle business for US market

Develops propositions, creates proposals and deals directly with customers to win business and ensure that project delivery is successful; acts as a liaison with clients and is responsible for maintaining senior-level relationships with customers

Directs projects within the scope of client-defined project specifications; plans engineering programs and organizes project staff according to project requirements

Responsible for full project management (technical, quality, financial and timescale performance of the project)

Acts as a decision maker where significant changes in direction or corrective action are required.

Responsible for order intake, margins and cost control. Ensures that projects meet their cost, timing and quality objectives. Develops budgets, manages all costs (including human resources and capital expenditures). Ensures optimal use of resources.

Develops and sells the company's research and development and direction of future work and selection of projects. Analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects and research funding.

Gives guidance on complex technical problems or major issues involving policy, objectives or finance. Develops new, creative approaches to existing methods, applying existing criteria in new ways and drawing conclusions from compartive situations.

Acts as a role model for company's values and guiding behaviors in order to build a self-sustaining, motivated team geared toward product innovation and operational excellence in support of the organization's sustained profitability.

627 - Product Group Director, Engines (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMT

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position is responsible for the strategic leadership, financial performance, new business development and project execution within the Engine Product Group, as well as divisional leadership. This requires strong background in all aspects of engine design and development (diesel and gasoline) the ability to identify, win, and deliver business; to set the bar for technical excellence; to take P&L responsibility; and to manage and develop staff.

Responsibilities:

Implements business plans and key deliverables in line with global strategy in agreement with the Global Product Group Director, including developing and implementing a technology strategy which will ensure an acceptable return on investment (ROI).

Identifies market opportunity, identifies and creates new service offerings, develops roadmap for key technologies, and develops product group strategy and goals.

Develops propositions, creates proposals and deals directly with customers to win business and ensure that project delivery is successful; acts as a liaison with clients and responsible for maintaining senior level relationships with customers.

Directs projects within the scope of client-defined project specifications; plans engineering programs and organizes project staff according to project requirements.

May have responsibility for full project management (technical, quality, financial and timescale performance of the project).

Acts as a decision maker where significant changes in direction or corrective action are required.

Monitors requirements and recommends the necessary capital investment to support business growth.

Responsible for order intake, revenue, profit margin, cash (receivables), and cost control. Ensures that projects meet their financial, timing and quality objectives. Develops budgets, manages all costs, including human resources and capital expenditures. Ensures optimal use of resources.

Approves proposals for all medium risk jobs where there is a minimum of 30% and/or $500,000 revenue of own product group content and proactively monitors the technical, timing and cost delivery of such jobs.

Arranges and supports high risk jobs reviews at key milestones in the relevant projects.

Develops and sells the Company’s research and development and direction of future work and selection of projects.

Gives guidance on complex technical problems or major issues involving policy, objectives or finance.

Develops new, creative approaches to existing methods, applying existing criteria in new ways and drawing conclusions from comparative situations.

Endeavors to be an industry “icon” for own product, building strong and lasting relationships with counterparts in our client base.

Acts as member of Senior Leadership Team, which has “executive

625 - Chief Engineer, Energy Storage Systems (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

· Develop sales strategy for Energy Storage and Smart Grid business

· Develops propositions, creates proposals and deals directly with customers to win business and ensure that project delivery is successful; acts as a liaison with clients and responsible for maintaining senior level relationships with customers

· Directs projects within the scope of client-defined project specifications; plans engineering programs and organizes project staff according to project requirements

· Responsibility for full project management (technical, quality, financial and timescale performance of the project)

· Acts as a decision maker where significant changes in direction or corrective action are required.

· Responsible for order intake, margins, and cost control. Ensures that projects meet their cost, timing and quality objectives. Develops budgets, manages all costs, including human resources and capital expenditures. Ensures optimal use of resources.

· Develops and sells the Company’s research and development and direction of future work and selection of projects. Analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects and research funding

· Gives guidance on complex technical problems or major issues involving policy, objectives or finance. Develops new, creative approaches to existing methods, applying existing criteria in new ways and drawing conclusions from comparative situations.

· Is a role model for company’s values and guiding behaviors in order to build a self-sustaining, motivated team geared toward product innovation and operational excellence in support of the organization’s sustained profitability.