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# Sr. System Engineer - Swaybar

- **Company:** American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Code Optimization, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Performance Tuning, Requirements Management, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Integration Tests, Ishikawa
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-system-engineer-swaybar-detroit-mi--fed502e4-0ad6-485f-8ddb-1faa5c561cea

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Diversity, Systems Engineering, Integration Testing, Team Player, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Requirements Management, System Architecture, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or MS with 3-5 years of professional experience). Advanced engineering degree preferred.

 * 5+ years of product design and development experience, specifically in suspension systems, swaybar tuning, and electromechanical actuator development (both hardware and software).
 * Extensive experience with swaybar disconnect systems, including their integration, performance tuning, and system optimization.
 * Proficiency in electromechanical actuator technology, particularly coil actuators, used in suspension and swaybar disconnect applications.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills for business and technical documentation.
 * Ability to create clear, concise formal presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
 * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to approach complex problems methodically and effectively.
 * Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across teams to drive innovation and resolve technical challenges.

Preferred Skills And Education:

 * Up-to-date knowledge of chassis components, suspension design principles, and swaybar disconnect technology.
 * Familiarity with the latest advancements in electromechanical actuators, particularly in the context of automotive suspension and swaybar disconnect systems.

## Description

Our Senior System Engineers work in a team environment to take our customer's vision and turn it into products using proven industry system engineering tools and processes. Our projects are highly complex and require strategic direction, cross-disciplinary integration and testing, and ingenuity of approach. Our Senior System Engineers are also our front line driving engineering oriented problem solving into our development., * Supports system engineering in the definition of performance requirements, architecture, and interfaces for subsystems such as eMachine, EE Hardware, Gearbox, SW, Controls, Actuation mechanism, Clutch, etc.

 * Supports System packaging, sizing analyses & design tools for selecting major Subsystems components such as motors, gear ratio, gear reduction mechanism layout, and sensing, etc.
 * Supports creating test orders / specification and coordinate with cross-functional team to execute the testing.
 * Coordinates with internal and external cross-functional and global stakeholders to develop and validate subsystems.
 * Creates engineering documentation and project deliverables such as DFMEA, DFM/DFA, GD&T dimension schemes, etc.
 * Utilizes CAE tools and methods to drive the design of Systems Subsystems and components. Support CAE Group to perform component FEA, data analysis and tolerance stacks as required.
 * Supports development testing of Systems where required (Characterization, Calibration, limit samples, etc.)
 * Works with Subsystems engineering, components engineering & services to release designs and drawings.
 * Supports product calibration efforts as necessary.
 * Leads engineering-oriented problem solving (Ishikawa diagrams, 8D, DOEs).
 * Supports cost estimation to meet bill of materials (BOM) targets, and fully understands cost drivers for design changes.
 * Schedules, facilitates, and conducts System peer reviews and weekly engineering project status reviews throughout product development process.
 * Supports creation of engineering project plans with engineering project manager to meet project milestones and deliverables.
 * Achieves product engineering operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements.
 * Meets product engineering financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
 * Supports creation & utilization of suitable/efficient processes, tools, and methods for subsystem design and integration (subsystem discipline maturation, innovation, continuous improvement scope).
 * Works with global stakeholders in developing product roadmap and support the integration of those new components into the organization's portfolio of products.
 * Actively shares learning and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Leads change management, risk registry, and engineering incident reports. Contribute to product innovation and expansion of product portfolio