Mechanical Development Engineer – Drivetrain Systems

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Develop engineering specifications for the product.
• Review and approve drawings and specifications for the product.
• Create prototype build/control plans, review and approve prototype material for builds, and sign off mechanical hardware prototypes for usage in internal and external testing.
• Create Advanced Design Verification Plan and Report (ADVP&R) to validate 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.

$115,200 - $162,000