Senior Mechanical & Physical Engineer - Design System Engineer

Tittle: Senior Mechanical Physical Engineer - Design System Engineer

Location – Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Job Description:

The Design System Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless interactions between components and subsystems of the Driveline System. Acting as a liaison between the Chief Engineering team and the Product Release Center, this position emphasizes encouraging collaboration within a diverse, multi-functional team environment. The role requires working closely with the Chief Engineer across multiple programs, driving innovation and inclusive problem-solving to deliver robust and efficient system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule hardware system design reviews with multi-functional teams and review design proposals as required.
• Coordinate reviews with the Virtual Analysis/CAE team and ensure completion of the Virtual DVP/Scorecard before placing any orders for prototype hardware.
• Lead Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete clarity and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions
• Support Chief & Assistant Chief to develop Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs
• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned.
• Lead Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort.
• Manage the "lessons learned" document for the program on behalf of the Chief Engineer and ensure timely updates are provided to Technical Specialists.
• Review Driveline system and applicable component "Validation Completion" status with DV team periodically & provides updates to the Chief Engineer.
• Coordinate DRBTR review and follow-up on open items.
• Lead Quality and Warranty improvement actions.

Required skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Driveline or Powertrain components with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Some travel required to Supplier and Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
• Comprehensive understanding: Efficiency tools from Google and Microsoft.
• Extensive knowledge: Efficiency software from Google and Microsoft.
• The candidate should feel at ease in the corporate office environment and be mindful of the level of integrity that is encouraged.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)

Optional skills:

• Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.
• CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structures.
• Hands-on involvement in the repair/modification of a vehicle or other technically complex project.

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