Mechanical & Physical Engineer - Driveline Design & Release Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job description:
We are seeking an experienced Driveline & Axles Product Development Support professional to join our team. This role involves working closely with multi-functional teams to contribute to the design, engineering, and successful launch of driveline and axles products. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product engineering, design, and release processes, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with NX and Teamcenter software is a plus.

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Product Engineering / Design & Releasing: Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and refine driveline and axles products.
•    Generate detailed designs, perform feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
•    Develop DFMEAs and Evaluate Designs: Develop Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents!
•    Evaluate designs for potential failure modes and recommend design improvements to enhance product reliability and safety!
•    DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report): Supply to the creation of DVP&R documents outlining testing and validation procedures. Work with testing teams to ensure successful execution and documentation of verification tests.
•    CAE Reviews with CAE Team: Participate in CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) reviews with the CAE team.
•    Provide feedback, evaluate simulations, and supply to refining designs based on CAE analysis.
•    Ensure timely availability of resources while adhering to cost and quality considerations.
•    Supplier Technical Reviews: Support technical reviews with suppliers to ensure alignment on design specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality standards. Address any technical concerns and collaborate on resolution.
•    Support Pre-Pilot/Launch Activities: Play a crucial role in pre-pilot and product launch activities. 
•    Monitoring Sourcing with Purchasing: Work closely with the purchasing department to monitor the sourcing of components and materials required for the products.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for production, addressing any last-minute design or engineering adjustments.
•    Tooling Kick Off: Participate in tooling kick-off meetings to ensure accurate and timely development of required manufacturing tools and equipment.
•    Change Management: Lead and facilitate change management processes, ensuring that design changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented while minimizing disruptions.

Required Skills:
•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
•    5 years of experience in product engineering, design, and releasing, preferably in driveline and axles domain.
•    Proficiency in CAD software, particularly NX, and experience with Teamcenter is advantageous.
•    Strong understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, and CAE processes.
•    Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.

Life at Capgemini
Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: 
•    Flexible work 
•    Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
•    Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
•    Paid time off and paid holidays 
•    Paid parental leave
•    Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
•    Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
•    Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
•    Employee Resource Groups 
•    Disaster Relief 
About Capgemini Engineering
World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 55,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors includ