Driveline Application Engineer

driveline packaging issue management quality management CAE/CFD program management Prototype management vehicle integration

• The Application Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring flawless integration of components and subsystems into vehicle platforms from program start to launch.
• He ensures that interfaces are compatible and that functional requirements align with technical specifications.
• He leads plant readiness activities for the Chief Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the development of the Driveline Applications Matrix including all interface requirements for given programs including all variants and various vehicle platforms

• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes

• Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FDR selection, mass, etc)

• Updates and coordinates approvals of owner’s manuals

• Updates and coordinates approvals of Compliance Report Standards

• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each Change Notice

• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities

• Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives

• Coordinates assessments of vehicle level requirements and Driveline engineering response to these requirements.

• Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.). Development Manager leads vehicle assembly issues.

• Manage Quality cross functional task force teams, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list. First responder to Component Quality Analysis Team New Emerging Issue alerts.

• Maintain the program “Plan for every part”.

• Manage prototype hardware procurements and ED&D requisitions

• Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders

• Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds to/from suppliers

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).

• Driveline or Powertrain components with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier.

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

• DRBFM, DRBTR.

• Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)

• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)

• Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.

• CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structures.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.42/hour - $35.03/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.