PD Engineer – Auto Transmission Shifter Systems

• Own the end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of electronic and/or mechanical automatic transmission shifter commodities
• Define appearance and functional requirements, design rules, system-level specifications, and dimensional stack-ups
• Manage commodities before and after launch to support quality, manufacturing feasibility, and Total Value Management cost-efficiency initiatives
• Partner with design teams to optimize component performance, reliability, and durability for governmental safety requirements
• Interface with vehicle-level electrical systems engineers to define requirements, review schematics, and ensure module compatibility
• Manage CAD data interfaces, CAN messaging databases, and vehicle-device software interfaces
• Lead sound quality delivery and tactile craftsmanship for the user interface
• Manage the supplier base and lead supplier engagement and alignment meetings with Supplier Quality Engineers
• Manage supplier- and vehicle-level hardware and software testing and related quality documentation
• Collaborate globally with Design Studio, HMI/Ergonomics, Manufacturing, Feature Owners, and Electrical Architecture teams
• Drive issue resolution using JIRA and AIMS and maintain prioritized open-issues lists
• Support program milestones and physical builds with hardware, software, change notices, and alerts

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)
• 2+ years of automotive engineering experience spanning early development through launch
• General knowledge of vehicle systems, electronic/mechanical interfaces, and material properties/mass production processes
• Practical experience with CATIA, DFMEA, DVP&R, and P-diagram
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings and schematics
• Experience interpreting hardware/software specifications and managing supplier deliverables
• Demonstrated analytical skills with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8
  
  Ds and 5-Whys
• Proficiency in program management and release systems such as FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, and WERS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, organization, cross-functional collaboration, and program management skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, electronic module design and release experience, switch and shifter experience, automotive PPAP knowledge, component testing experience, EMC knowledge, automotive software and CAN messaging knowledge, and AI tools knowledge are listed as additional or preferred qualifications

Demonstrates expertise in automotive engineering with a focus on electronic and mechanical interfaces, program management, and supplier engagement. Proficient in CAD systems and quality management methodologies to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

• Automotive Engineering Experience
• CATIA Proficiency
• Program Management Skills
• Supplier Engagement Management
• DFMEA Knowledge

• Automotive Engineering
• 2D/3D CAD Interpretation
• DFMEA
• DVP&R
• P-Diagram
• Analytical Skills
• Structured Problem-Solving
• Component Testing
• EMC Knowledge
• Automotive PPAP Knowledge

• Strong Communication
• Organization Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Electronic Module Design
• Automatic Transmission Shifter
• Vehicle Systems
• Material Properties
• Mass Production Processes
• Governmental Safety Requirements
• Vehicle-Device Software Interfaces
• Supplier Quality Engineers
• HMI/Ergonomics
• Total Value Management

• JIRA
• AIMS
• FEDE
• WERS
• Microsoft Office Suite