Application Engineer - Transmission & Driveline

Overview

The Chief Engineering team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products and includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects. The Application Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and will act as the primary owner of the application matrix and interface between the CE group and vehicle team for requirements and delivery of the transmission and driveline products, including assembly plants.

• Responsible for supporting the Chief Engineer (CE) in the execution of designated programs
• Support the development of high-level Applications Matrix (working with the Design System Engineer) including all interface requirements for given programs for all variants and various vehicle platforms
• Ensure all applications fall within the design envelopes of the transmission and driveline products
• Coordinate packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Lead advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes
• Negotiate requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities
• Own the Transmission Technical Specifications and communicate application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FD ratio selection, mass, etc.)
• Define and track adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives
• Lead and coordinate the required Virtual Duty Cycle analysis(es) working with Propulsion Systems Virtual PT (Rotational) and Vehicle Loads / Durability team for Structural duty cycle (BCxx)
• Coordinate external interface(s) design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required
• Develop, manage & communicate external design or assembly issues and change management
• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN
• Coordinate application specific design variants (TCMs, adaptive hardware, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, etc) including controls & calibration strategies
• Represent the chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.)
• Drive Layered Audits process across supplier plant(s) to ensure manufacturing / heat-treatment / assembly processes and control plan robustness
• Lead Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support)
• Develop Benchmarking Plan working closely with Assistant Chief Engineer on competitive products
• Coordinate COE assessments of bulletins and engineering response to bulletins working closely with ACE (or CE)
• Coordinate data generation and approvals of AES/BES regulatory documents
• Update and coordinate approvals of owner’s manuals
• Update and coordinate approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience
• Proactive, learning, self-driven, teamwork oriented
• Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
• Training in problem solving techniques
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Bachelors degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 3 years of propulsion systems experience
• Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Goes “above and beyond” always

• Master's degree in an engineering related field
• Des…