Products Architect – Drive Units and Transmissions

Responsibilities

• Define and engineer drive unit and transmission architectures that meet vehicle-level functional, performance, efficiency, durability, cost, timing, packaging, manufacturing, and quality requirements
• Lead the technical definition of new drive unit and transmission concepts during BA and early new product development phases
• Own engineering and program deliverables during BA, including technical scope alignment, requirements definition, architecture tradeoffs, issue resolution, and readiness for gate reviews
• Lead or provide technical leadership to a Balance Architecture core team, ensuring the standard work is executed with clarity, urgency, and strong cross-functional alignment
• Translate broad program objectives into structured engineering work streams, design paths, system requirements, and integration plans
• Serve as the central technical integrator across production release, design, analysis, validation, software and controls, calibration, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and program teams
• Drive system and subsystem tradeoff decisions across gears, power transfer, electric machines, lubrication, thermal management, controls, NVH, and related transmission and drive unit interfaces
• Support development of future propulsion architecture strategies and transition technical work from new products into downstream execution organizations
• Lead technical reviews and provide data-based recommendations in situations involving ambiguity, limited precedent, aggressive timing, or competing requirements
• Work with suppliers and external engineering partners to mature concepts, assess alternatives, resolve technical gaps, and support program timing
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and act as a technical resource for the broader team
• Help ensure new product architectures are positioned for successful transfer into production execution with clear requirements, sound engineering rationale, and practical implementation paths

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Strong experience (5+ years) in drive units, transmissions, hybrid propulsion systems, electric propulsion systems, gearing systems, or closely related powertrain hardware
• Demonstrated experience in system architecture, subsystem integration, or complex cross-functional technical leadership
• Strong understanding of how mechanical and electromechanical systems must be balanced across performance, efficiency, cost, quality, manufacturability, and timing
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance on significant technical matters
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence direction and drive alignment across functions without direct authority
• Experience leading technical work that spans multiple components, functions, or engineering disciplines

Demonstrates expertise in drive unit and transmission architecture, with a strong focus on system integration, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers while ensuring successful product transitions into production.