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Product Development Engineer-Pre-Program Strategy and Implementation

Livonia, MI, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-12

Core

Lead and manage new powertrain projects (ICE Transmissions, Power Split Transmissions, Power Units) and determine in-house vs. supplier strategies to minimize complexity.

Role type

Pre-Program Strategy and Implementation Engineer

Builds

New powertrain architectures for BEV and Hybrid programs

Domain

Automotive, Powertrain Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features

Required skills

Powertrain architecture design, Supplier management, Lifecycle management, Cross-functional coordination, Cost/weight/performance optimization, CAD/BOM management, PLM ecosystem proficiency

Preferred skills

Experience with electrification programs, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis

Technologies

CAD, PLM, BOM management tools

Responsibilities

Lead new powertrain projects including ICE and Power Split Transmissions, Develop strategies for in-house vs. supplier production, Set timelines and budgets, Coordinate with cross-functional teams, Own system lifecycle from concept to release, Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, Facilitate supplier data integration

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