Driveline Systems Design Engineer

Driveline Systems Design Engineer
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Driveline Systems Design Engineer to work onsite at our client in Ann Arbor, MI (this is a contract position)

Who we are:
LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us

What you will be doing:
Our Client is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in Driveline systems to help develop a multitude of torque transferring components.
Within the first two years, the primary responsibilities of this role are to support the design of Driveline components for an upcoming project by:
Collaborating with stakeholders, such as suppliers, Purchasing, manufacturing plants, and Vehicle Design groups

• Simultaneous Engineering with potential suppliers, including visits to their manufacturing plant.
• Issue of Client owned drawings and/or supplied parts specifications.
• Working with Supplier and Vehicle Plants to support trials and ensure a smooth product/vehicle launch.
• Working with customer facing groups to ensure no issues for customer vehicles.
• Reporting to the Driveline Design Manager, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build "World Class Powertrains in North America.”
• Creating validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier spec sheets utilizing the standard design process.
• Leading Design Reviews for your responsible parts to show how your design achieves its function and targets.
• Developing counter-measures to gaps such as cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty rate based on data and engineering mindset.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as vehicle design, TMC driveline design, Supplier Development teams, purchasing, and assembly plants).
• Managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Toyota milestone.
• Benchmarking similar designs to improve our customer experience and cost.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential :

• Bachelor of Science of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field of study.
• 5+ years in automotive design/development, specifically in developing Transfer Cases, Differentials, Prop shafts, and Driveshafts
• Demonstrable CAD skills and knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience in the detailed design and release of prototype and production component drawings and supplier spec sheets.
• Knowledge of typical automotive manufacturing methods (i.e. Aluminum and Iron Castings, Forgings, Machining, Thermoplastics, and Rubber Molding).
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified drive lines.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Team-oriented thinking and a "can-do” attitude.

Preferred :

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical fields.
• Hands-on experience with driveline/powertrain assemblies.
• Experience with Catia, FEA, Vehicle NVH, and Vehicle Simulations.
• A working knowledge of DRBFM.
• A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

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