Ricardo, Inc.

601 - Manager, Advanced Systems Engineering (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT

Responsible for leading and growing a global team of diversely skilled engineers in the fields of complex engine, transmissions, and vehicle systems analysis in Detroit, Chicago and Prague. The Manager is responsible for optimizing project delivery (quality, timing, budget) across the group, continuously improving staff through disciplined recruiting, training and retention processes, managing capital investment and recovery, tracking and delivering profit for a $5-10 million/year revenue stream together with balancing global resources (both capability and capacity).

Short Points:

Lead people
Deliver Projects
Track/Report P&L
Sell Services/Present
Invent Tools/Processes together with improving existing tools
Balance Resources
Manage Capital and track recoveries
Create/Deliver Budgets
Perform world-class engineering
Write winning Proposals and sell 20% of department revenue

618 - Designer (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

In the role of a creative designer, carry out the design of engine components and systems, evaluate existing designs, Create stable parametric CAD models and associated part drawings with one of the top CAD packages: UGS-NX, Pro-e, SolidWorks, or Catia V5, assign appropriate dimensional tolerances to detail drawings, coordinate design activities with peers, clients and suppliers.

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:00 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.

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:04:00 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

614 - Chief Engineer, Diesel (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

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. Can work out of either DTC or CTC.

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

#606 - Engine Test Technician (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:39:00 GMT

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

#600 - Finance Lead, Global Process Owner Project Orion (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Purpose - To ensure the objectives for the business process area are appropriately defined and aligned to company strategy and the designed solution meets those objectives, is fit for purpose and forms a cohesive solution across process areas, divisions and legacy business systems, so as to support a fully functioning organization

Responsibilities:

Coordinate Financial controls across a multi-national multi-division company through first divisional SAP Implementation
Overall accountability for financial functional design
Ensure objectives, approach and plans for the business process area are in line with Ricardo’s strategic plan
Ensure that the solutions designed within the business process areas will work when combined into an implementation
Ensure senior managers of all specialist functional areas in each division are fully consulted during design and testing of relevant parts of the business processes, data, reports etc.
‘Champion’ activities of the business process area and the overall project
Provide direction and guidance to the business process owner
Approve any revision of current process, ensure standardization across divisions is adopted at all times where practical, (ensure revised process is best practice where possible)
Agree sub processes (scope) of business process area
Agree team members to support the business process owner
Review project plan, milestones, timescales and budget for the business process area
Review communication and stakeholder management plan for business process area
Work with business process owner to ensure integrated approach is in place with other process areas - key interface points defined at the start of the project.
Review alignment of all business process activities with original proposal
Assist business process owner with cost benefit analysis where required and approving budget and benefits to be achieved
Hold regular meetings with the business process owner in order to resolve any issues and help identify areas for further business improvement and opportunity
Ensure business process risks are continuously reviewed and mitigating actions are appropriate
Approve key Blueprinting and Realization deliverables
Provide Impact Analysis Report of changes affecting any division (cost and HR issues) to MDs
Coordinate and facilitate workshops to resolve misalignment of processes, data or other elements of the solution
Keep Group Functional Directors informed of process development, securing ratification or escalation of design decisions relating to business processes, data, reports etc.

#594 - Instrumentation Engineer (IL, Burr Ridge)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:54:00 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.

#590 - Sr. Engineer, Diagnostics/Prognostics (Potential Upcoming Opportunity) (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Development of on-board diagnostics and prognostic vehicle demonstrator. Research into on-board vehicle system architecture for fault detection, function deterioration and service bay diagnostics based around forward-facing system models with a combination of embedded sensors and diagnostic test points.

#587 - Program Manager (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Follow proposal (estimate) through to delivery.
Duties would involve project managing (Cost, Timing, Quality) a large multi-department project in engine, controls and electronics or vehicle design/development.
Duties would also include evaluating new PM tools and processes and continuous improvement of such.
High visibility internally and externally - customer interfacing.
Development of proposals in conjunction with Functional teams will also be required.

#535 Chief Engineer- Hybrid (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Deliver Advanced Technology Hybrid programs that could involve:

Belt Starter generator systems
Mild Hybrids
Full Hybrids
Electric Vehicles
Plug-in Hybrids
Commercial and Military Vehicle Hybrids
NiMH and Li-Ion Batteries

Responsibility for developing client relationship, sales generation of over $3 million/year and leading delivery of projects.

#526 Chief Engineer, Renewable Energy (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:34:00 GMT

The primary focus of this role is to provide technical leadership and develop engagements for Ricardo in the renewable energy space. The candidate will execute the CleanTech business strategy, which drives the business goals of acquiring new customer in key markets, maintaining and growing industry leadership along with supporting revenue and growth objectives.

Lead Ricardo engagements and secure profitable order book.
Establish yourself as an internal and external leader in issues of firm technical capability with respect to Alternative and Renewable Energy including but not limited to: wind power, solar thermal/electrical, bio/synthetic/waste fuel-to-energy, distributed power generation/CHP (including stationary/portable fuel cells), geothermal, marine/tidal, energy storage, etc.
Identify and maintain awareness of current and emerging advanced energy technologies, tools and methods as they impact the delivery of project.
Drive and manage internal technical staff pool to establish baseline capability across critical technical skills and capability.
Identify, integrate and standardize best practices with respect to key technical deliverables such as energy modeling and other technical analyses.
Lead project teams through alignment and delivery of technical deliverables, tools and methods with client engagements and needs.
Stimulate internal knowledge and interest in new innovations, technologies and approaches, educating technical and non-technical staff in their uses and applications.
Collaborate with senior leadership team to identify and create new service offerings.

#568 - Project Director, Controls & Electronics (MI, Van Buren Twp.)

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Responsible for customizing the global product group strategy for the US and prioritization of markets.

Will need to develop client relationships, identify new service offerings, develop road map for key technologies, and direct projects.

The Project Director will:

Confer with management, business development, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing services
Support other product groups with Control and Electronic needs
Develop propositions, create proposals and deal 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
Direct projects within the scope of client-defined project specifications; plan engineering programs and organizes project staff according to project requirements
Be responsible for full project management (technical, quality, financial and timescale performance of the project)
Act as a decision maker where significant changes in direction or corrective action are required
Be responsible for order intake, margins, and cost control
Ensure that projects meet their cost, timing and quality objectives
Develop budgets, manage all costs, including human resources and capital expenditures
Ensure optimal use of resources
Develop and sell the Company’s research and development and direction of future work and selection of projects
Analyze technology trends and market demand to plan projects and research funding
Give guidance on complex technical problems or major issues involving policy, objectives or finance
Develop new, creative approaches to existing methods, applying existing criteria in new ways and drawing conclusions from comparative situations
Act 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