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# Driveline Application Engineer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $46,634 - $72,862
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Subsystems
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6ca1e9358598a1d

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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