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Mechanical Development Engineer – Drivetrain Systems

United States, Auburn Hills 115200.00 - 162000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Design and develop drivetrain systems including gearboxes, gears, shafts, differentials, and bearings
  • Design and integrate cooling and lubrication systems to ensure durability and thermal performance
  • Collaborates with system integration, NVH, and durability teams to optimize driveline performance
  • Perform system-level mechanical calculations and design trade studies
  • Ensure effective integration with electric motors and surrounding hardware
  • Lead or support DFMEAs and validation activities
  • Support CAE, NVH, prototype builds, and testing activities
  • Developing engineering specifications for the product
  • Reviewing and approving drawings and specifications for the product
  • Creating prototype build/control plans, reviewing and approving prototype material for builds, and signing off mechanical hardware prototypes for usage in internal and external testing
  • Create Advanced Design Verification Plan and Report (ADVP&R) to validate the component performance, and issue laboratory work orders to direct technicians in conducting component testing
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned systems and programs
  • Support customer technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution
  • Act as a technical interface with Purchasing, suppliers, and Supplier Development Engineers
  • Contribute to NBO development, engineering change management, VA/VE, and knowledge sharing across programs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience
  • Experience with drivetrain systems and rotating mechanical components
  • Knowledge of cooling and lubrication system design and integration
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis
  • Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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