Application Engineer

Job Title: Application Engineer
Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Duration: 3 Months, Contract to Hire



Job Summary:

• The Application Engineer is responsible for integration of the Transmission Assembly into Vehicle Applications, Collaborating with Manufacturing, End Users (Vehicle Engineering, Calibration).
• He will ensure Vehicle Applications data is correct across vehicle platforms, review change requests, generate compliance reports and coordinate with DRE's and multi-functional teams throughout vehicle programs and launches.
• The Application Engineer drives decision impacting the transmission.

Job Responsabilities:

• Responsible for leading all external interfaces between the transmission and the vehicle platform, (Packaging and functional requirements).
• Leads 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 sophisticated vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes.
• Updates and coordinates approvals of International Product Spec releases, owner's manuals & 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 alignment to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives.
• Coordinates external design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required.
• Supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues.
• 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 requirements.
• Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders.
• Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds to/from suppliers.

Mandatory Skills:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 5-year Experience on transmission or driveline components with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components.
• Excellent Problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
• Solid understanding: Powertrain system adaptation into automotive vehicles. This can be through hands-on automotive mechanic experience, vehicle system durability testing, or transmission adaptation experience.
• Green/black belt in DFSS desirable.
• CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structures
• Hands-on involvement in the repair/modification of a vehicle, home or other technical project.
• Solid understanding of Casting and Injection Molding processes.
• Experience with electric motors(manufacturing and quality process)for automotive applications.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and (DVP&R).
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).