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Application Engineer - Auburn Hills.

The Application Engineer is responsible for integration of the Transmission Assembly into Vehicle Applications, Collaborating with Manufacturing, End Users (Vehicle Engineering, Calibration). He will ensure Vehicle Applications data is correct across vehicle platforms, review change requests, generate compliance reports and coordinate with DRE’s and multi-functional teams throughout vehicle programs and launches. The Application Engineer drives decision impacting the transmission.

• Responsible for leading all external interfaces between the transmission and the vehicle platform, (Packaging and functional requirements).
• Leads the development of the Applications Matrix including all interface requirements for given programs including all variants and various vehicle platforms.
• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads sophisticated vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes.
• Updates and coordinates approvals of International Product Spec releases, owner’s manuals & CP, Compliance Report Standards.
• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities.
• Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications (TTS) and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e., max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FDR selection, mass, etc.).
• Defines and tracks alignment to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives.
• Coordinates external design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required.
• Supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues.
• Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support).
• Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and AT engineering response to bulletins.
• Manage prototype hardware procurements and ED&D requirements.
• Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders.
• Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds to/from suppliers.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 5-year Experience on transmission or driveline components with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components.
• Excellent Problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
• Solid understanding:
  Powertrain system adaptation into automotive vehicles. This can be through hands-on automotive mechanic experience, vehicle system durability testing, or transmission adaptation experience.
• Green/black belt in DFSS desirable.
• CAE/CFD experiences on Powertrain structures.
• Hands-on involvement in the repair/modification of a vehicle, home or other technical project.
• Solid understanding of Casting and Injection Molding processes.
• Experience with electric motors(manufacturing and quality process) for automotive applications.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and (DVP&R).
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).