Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer - Purchased Components & Product Health (Electrified Powertrain)

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role supports the Purchased Finished and Product Health team, focusing on components used within electrified powertrain systems such as electric motors, generators, and resistor grids. The position emphasizes product development, troubleshooting, supplier management, lifecycle planning, and cost and quality improvements rather than detailed component design. You will independently identify priorities, develop execution plans, and take full ownership of engineering projects while serving as a key technical resource for internal teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and dealer services.

Responsibilities

+ Lead product development efforts for purchased finished components and existing production components used in electrified powertrain systems.

+ Troubleshoot technical, quality, and performance issues related to electric machines and associated components, including electric motors, generators, and resistor grids.

+ Work directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues while mitigating supply chain risks and ensuring continuity of supply.

+ Develop alternate sourcing strategies and supplier plans to reduce risk and improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

+ Support product lifecycle activities, including lifecycle planning, replacement component strategies, and dealer service support for in-field products.

+ Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives that improve product competitiveness without compromising performance or reliability.

+ Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including planning, execution, risk management, and closure.

+ Coordinate activities across Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Product Development, Dealer Services, and external suppliers to align on requirements and deliverables.

+ Support and apply quality processes such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), validation testing, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.

+ Provide clear project updates to stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive execution with minimal day-to-day direction.

+ Define work scopes, develop execution plans, and set timelines proactively without waiting for detailed instructions.

+ Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address product issues, supplier challenges, and field concerns.

+ Support supplier manufacturing environments by addressing engineering questions, resolving nonconformances, and improving process capability.

+ Contribute to product health activities by monitoring performance, addressing recurring issues, and implementing robust corrective actions.

+ Collaborate with dealer services teams to ensure effective service solutions, replacement strategies, and technical support for customers.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

+ 8+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 12+ years with an Associate's degree.

+ Strong product development and mechanical engineering experience, particularly with production and purchased components.

+ Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from initiation through implementation.

+ Experience working directly with suppliers in areas such as supplier development, supplier quality, and manufacturing support.

+ Proven troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision.

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to engineers, suppliers, leadership, and dealer services teams.

+ Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

+ Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and leadership capabilities in engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing environments.

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