Mechanical Engineer
Company: Advantage Technical
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Hybrid & Automatic Transmission Application Engineer is
responsible for managing all external interfaces between the
transmission and the vehicle platform. This includes packaging and
functional requirements. At OEM, our strength lies in the rich
backgrounds, passions and experiences of our employees from all
around the world. Join us! Apply today!Responsibilities to
include:
- The application engineer utilizes the rest of the Chief
Engineering and PRC organizations to drive decisions impacting the
transmission.
- Manages the development of the 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 design studies.
- Updates and coordinates approvals of International Product Spec
releases
- Updates and coordinates approvals of owners manuals
- Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report
Standards
- Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product
limitations and capabilities
- Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications (TTS) and
communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e.
max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FDR selection, mass, etc)
- Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system
level/sub-system functional objectives
- Coordinates external design changes that require platform
approval.
- Perform TOS as required.
- Coordination of application specific designs (torque converter,
dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments,
trans oil cooling, PIM and e-motor integration, etc) including
controls & calibration strategies
- 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.
- AE supports. Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan,
dyno support) Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and AT
engineering response to bulletins Manage prototype hardware
procurements and ED&D reqs
- Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders
- Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds
to/from suppliers
- Hybrid & Automatic Transmission Application Engineer
- The application engineer is responsible for managing all
external interfaces between the transmission and the vehicle
platform. This includes packaging and functional requirements.
- The application engineer utilizes the rest of the Chief
Engineering and PRC organizations to drive decisions impacting the
transmission.Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering preferred).
- Entry level Engineer will be considered a strong candidate, but
prefer at least 2 years of experience on transmission or driveline
components with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Powertrain / Engine /
Transmission operation and components.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple complex projects
simultaneously.
- Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Transmission /
Vehicle Assembly Plants - including Canada & Mexico.
- Working knowledge: Powertrain system adaptation into automotive
vehicles. This can be through hands-on automotive mechanic
experience, vehicle system durability testing, or transmission
adaptation experience.
- General knowledge: Transmissions and driveline operation at a
macro level.
- Thorough knowledge: Productivity software from Google and
Microsoft.
- Comprehensive knowledge: Productivity software from Google and
Microsoft.
- The candidate should be comfortable in the corporate office
environment and be aware of the level professionalism that is
expected.Preferred Skills:
- Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.
- CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structures
- Hands-on involvement in the repair/modification of a vehicle,
home or other technically complex project
- Working knowledge of Casting and Injection Molding
processes.
- Knowledge of OEM Systems and/or products a plus
- Experience with electric motors for automotive
applications.
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
(DFMEA).
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report
(DVP&R)
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality process of electric
motors.
Keywords: Advantage Technical, Detroit , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Auburn Hills, Michigan
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