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JOB ID: TYARD1485909 Job Title: Driveline Systems Design Engineer Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Duration: 12 Months Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Driveline Systems Design Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations. Description: Who we're looking for Client's Powertrain Design (PDC) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in Driveline systems to help develop a multitude of torque transferring components. Within the first two years, the primary responsibilities of this role are to support the design of Driveline components for an upcoming project by: Collaborating with stakeholders, such as suppliers, Purchasing, Client manufacturing plants, Vehicle Design groups, and Client Japan through: Simultaneous Engineering with potential suppliers, including visits to their manufacturing plant. Issue of Client owned drawings and/or supplied parts specifications. Working with Supplier and Vehicle Plants to support trials and ensure a smooth product/vehicle launch. Working with customer facing groups to ensure no issues for customer vehicles. Reporting to the Driveline Design Manager, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build "World Class Powertrains in North America.” What you'll be doing • Creating validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier spec sheets utilizing the standard design process. • Leading Design Reviews for your responsible parts to show how your design achieves its function and targets. • Developing counter-measures to gaps such as cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty rate based on data and engineering mindset. • Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as vehicle design, TMC driveline design, Supplier Development teams, purchasing, and assembly plants). • Managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Client milestone. • Benchmarking similar designs to improve our customer experience and cost. Requirements: What you bring • Bachelor of Science of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field of study. • 5+ years in automotive design/development, specifically in developing Transfer Cases, Differentials, Propshafts, and Driveshafts • Demonstrable CAD skills and knowledge of GD&T. • Experience in the detailed design and release of prototype and production component drawings and supplier spec sheets. • Knowledge of typical automotive manufacturing methods (i.e. Aluminum and Iron Castings, Forgings, Machining, Thermoplastics, and Rubber Molding). • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified drivelines. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. • Team-oriented thinking and a "can-do” attitude. Added bonus if you have • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical fields. • Hands-on experience with driveline/powertrain assemblies. • Experience with Catia, FEA, Vehicle NVH, and Vehicle Simulations. • A working knowledge of DRBFM. • A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles. • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

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Job Title: Driveline Systems Design Engineer
Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Duration: 12 Months
Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Driveline Systems Design Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.
Who we're looking for
Client's Powertrain Design (PDC) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in Driveline systems to help develop a multitude of torque transferring components.
Simultaneous Engineering with potential suppliers, including visits to their manufacturing plant.
Issue of Client owned drawings and/or supplied parts specifications.
Working with Supplier and Vehicle Plants to support trials and ensure a smooth product/vehicle launch.
Working with customer facing groups to ensure no issues for customer vehicles.
Reporting to the Driveline Design Manager, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build "World Class Powertrains in North America.”
What you'll be doing
Creating validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier spec sheets utilizing the standard design process.
Leading Design Reviews for your responsible parts to show how your design achieves its function and targets.
Developing counter-measures to gaps such as cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty rate based on data and engineering mindset.
Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as vehicle design, TMC driveline design, Supplier Development teams, purchasing, and assembly plants).
Managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Client milestone.
Benchmarking similar designs to improve our customer experience and cost.
Bachelor of Science of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field of study.
5+ years in automotive design/development, specifically in developing Transfer Cases, Differentials, Propshafts, and Driveshafts
Demonstrable CAD skills and knowledge of GD&T.
Experience in the detailed design and release of prototype and production component drawings and supplier spec sheets.
Knowledge of typical automotive manufacturing methods (i.e. Aluminum and Iron Castings, Forgings, Machining, Thermoplastics, and Rubber Molding).

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