Mechanical Development Engineer – Drivetrain Systems

Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) – Drivetrain Systems

The Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) – Drivetrain Systems is responsible for the design, development, and integration of drivetrain systems, including gearboxes, gears, shafts, bearings, and associated cooling and lubrication systems used within electric drive modules. The role supports cross-functional execution and customer engagement while demonstrating the capability to take on increased technical ownership as program complexity grows.

• Design and develop drivetrain systems including gearboxes, gears, shafts, differentials, and bearings.
• Design and integrate cooling and lubrication systems to ensure durability and thermal performance.
• Collaborates with system integration, NVH, and durability teams to optimize driveline performance.
• Perform system-level mechanical calculations and design trade studies.
• Ensure effective integration with electric motors and surrounding hardware.
• Lead or support DFMEAs and validation activities.
• Support CAE, NVH, prototype builds, and testing activities.
• Developing engineering specifications for the product.
• Reviewing and approving drawings and specifications for the product.
• Creating prototype build/control plans, reviewing and approving prototype material for builds, and signing off mechanical hardware prototypes for usage in internal and external testing.
• Create Advanced Design Verification Plan and Report (ADVP&R) to validate the component performance, and issue laboratory work orders to direct technicians in conducting component testing.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned systems and programs.
• Support customer technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution.
• Act as a technical interface with Purchasing, suppliers, and Supplier Development Engineers.
• Contribute to NBO development, engineering change management, VA/VE, and knowledge sharing across programs.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with drivetrain systems and rotating mechanical components.
• Knowledge of cooling and lubrication system design and integration.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Salary Range: $115,200 - $162,000