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Mobility/Powertrain Engineer
Job Description
Innovate, Engineer, Excel: Join our client at the forefront of innovative mobility solutions. We are actively searching for a talented and experienced Mobility Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and release of advanced engine, drivetrain, suspension, and cooling systems for innovative ground combat vehicles. If you are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of engineering and possess a keen interest in hybrid and electric powertrains, we want to hear from you!
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
Location: Sterling Heights, MI- on site
Compensation: Hourly Rate is negotiable based on experience level
Responsibilities:
- Engineer power packs (engine/transmission), drivelines, and suspensions to meet customer specifications.
- Design power generation systems (e.G., generators/alternators, auxiliary power units) to meet customer requirements.
- Develop and engineer control systems for optimal vehicle performance.
- Analyze performance of low-voltage and/or high-voltage electric machines (e.G., generators).
- Evaluate vehicle mobility performance, identify issues, and propose improvements.
- Derive vehicle-level performance requirements and develop engineering design specifications.
- Develop alternative concepts and perform trade study analysis.
- Design, select, and integrate mobility components and subsystems.
- Track weight, cost, thermal, power, and other attribute allocations.
- Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and release drawings to the Engineering Release Plan (ERP).
- Prepare Statement of Work (SOW), Critical Item Development Specification (CIDS), Interface Control Document (ICD), and Source Selection Plan (SSP) for Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Manage supplier design development progress, technical action items, and engineering communication.
- Evaluate supplier cost quotes and perform source selection evaluation of supplier proposals.
- Provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers during design development and validation.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and proposals and present at formal Design Reviews.
- Conduct engineering evaluations in a laboratory environment.
- Investigate, respond, and implement corrective action to production, supplier, or field issues.
- Support prototype builds, create test plans, execute tests, and generate test reports to validate designs and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, exchange technical information, and provide direction to designers and prototype shop personnel.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Master’s degree viewed favorably).
- 5+ years of Powertrain engineering experience, including 3 years of relevant Hybrid Electric or Electric Powertrain experience (PHEV, HEV, or EV).
- Ability to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles;must pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
- Experience in performing preliminary design and analysis.
- Ability to work in an Integrated Product Team environment and communicate across functional organizations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for vehicle subsystems and performing failure analysis.
- Proficiency in writing technical reports and modification instructions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work in various environments, including office, shop, test lab, and test site.
- Eligibility to obtain a US security clearance (Non-US citizens may not be eligible).
- Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles.
- Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend overtime.
- Familiarity with military standards and test requirements.
- Willingness for occasional travel to test sites.
Next Steps: If you are a seasoned Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge design and a track record of success in powertrain engineering, apply today and drive the future! Please apply online or send your resume to kayla.Dewitt@cpijobs.Com.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kayla DeWitt
Technical Recruiter
Kayla is a service-driven recruiter with a passion for fostering meaningful connections. With a keen eye for talent and a heart for people, Kayla goes beyond the traditional recruiter role, seeing each candidate not just as a potential hire but as an individual with unique aspirations and goals.
Driven by the belief that the right job can transform lives, Kayla is on a mission to create fulfilling career experiences. Building strong relationships is at the core of everything Kayla does, whether it's understanding a candidate's career journey or partnering with clients to identify the perfect fit for their team.
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