CareerPlan

Mechanical Product Design Engineer I

Detroit, MI USFull-time$74k–$94k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, test, and validate transmission, axle, and fluid systems for North American commercial vehicles.

Role type

Junior mechanical product design engineer (powertrain)

Builds

Transmission, axle, clutch, and powertrain (PT) systems for commercial trucks and buses

Domain

Automotive powertrain / commercial vehicle manufacturing

Required skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals, DVP&R creation, root cause analysis, data analysis, test planning, reliability evaluation, project scheduling, technical reporting

Preferred skills

German language proficiency, MS Office/database tools, multi-cultural collaboration

Technologies

MS Office, database tools

Responsibilities

Create and manage DVP&Rs for clutches and transmission development programs; Utilize structured problem-solving methods to identify root cause and develop corrective action; Analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations to the management team; Align, plan and support the execution of clutch, transmission, axle and PT system tests; Evaluate the efficiency and lifetime reliability of those aggregates; Create test result reporting and the automation thereof; Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitoring progress, and resolving problems to ensure timely completion of projects.

Seniority

Junior, 0-2 years experience