Mechanical Product Design Engineer III

Role Overview

• Act as a key interface between production, assembly, and quality in the areas of both alternative powertrains as well as conventional propulsion technologies (HV Battery, E-Axle, Engines, etc.) that are co-developed and/or produced in Redford.
• Lead the development and integration of powertrain components and systems for high-voltage (HV) batteries and combustion engines.
• Design HV battery systems and components, including handling and packaging of high-voltage elements.
• Perform noise and vibration (NVH) analysis to support refinement and durability targets.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams in simulation, testing, certification/homologation, and manufacturing engineering to ensure product and process robustness.
• Design components with a focus on lifecycle, serviceability, and maintenance considerations.
• Drive continuous process and product improvements across HV battery and conventional engine programs.
• Manage relationships and development collaborations with internal stakeholders and external partners (suppliers, engineering services, and institutes).
• Document and communicate technical requirements, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Serve as the Detroit representative for ICM Process Management for all HV Battery-related change requests.
• Fulfill Engineering Deviation Approval (DA) assignments for Detroit, including maintenance of the responsible BTV list, assignment of tasks to global designers (Detroit, Stuttgart, Mannheim), and tracking of unapproved DA’s .
• Support customer order coding resolution with Detroit Baumusters and assist in CAD data translations (conversion of 3D CAD data for external suppliers, marketing companies, etc.), ensuring proper Non-Disclosure Approvals are in place.
• Act as the engineering documentation contact for Detroit in matters related to certification, homologation, and safety-critical parts (including alternative propulsion hardware).
• Verify completeness regarding model and part numbers and perform final design checking for Detroit-released drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry
• 5 years of experience in System Development and Component Design for HV Batteries, Diesel Engines and conventional/alternative powertrains for Class 8 Commercial Vehicles
• 4 years of experience in HV Battery Design for Class 8 Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles
• 4 years of experience working on Service-Oriented Designs that consider Manufacturability and Serviceability
• 2 Years of International Experience in Cross-Functional Engineering Areas
• Experience with each of the following: NVH analysis (vibration and acoustics); Leading cross-functional improvement initiatives; Building global partnerships (e.g., suppliers, institutes); and Creating specification documents for major components (e.g., HV battery housing, Electric/Electronic Compartment)

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3
• 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans