Powertrain Engineer

Mechanical Engineer - Powertrain Systems

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and release of mechanical powertrain systems for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. This position will work on a variety of engineering projects involving powertrain architecture, component design, testing, supplier collaboration, and product development.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background and experience with systems such as electric motors, engines, CVTs, transaxles, or similar mechanical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for one or more mechanical vehicle subsystems, including motors, engines, CVTs, and transaxles.
• Develop and maintain vehicle and component mechanical specifications and qualification plans.
• Support the design and release of mechanical powertrain systems and components.
• Develop and manage engineering requirements, specifications, and testing criteria.
• Perform and support risk analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering change processes.
• Work with suppliers and internal engineering teams throughout product development.
• Identify project and subsystem risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage engineering projects and ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Identify and remove project roadblocks to keep programs moving forward.
• Develop technical strategies and product technology roadmaps.
• Establish clear and traceable test acceptance criteria to support product reliability.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional engineering projects.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of customer-related engineering issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and similar root cause analysis techniques.
• Mentor designers, lab technicians, and other engineering team members.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory and technical standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and large engineering projects independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 7+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical design and analysis.
• Powertrain experience is highly preferred, including electric motors, internal combustion engines, CVTs, transaxles, or similar systems.
• Experience with engineering requirements, specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering change processes.
• Strong understanding of product development, testing, validation, and qualification.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong project management and risk management skills.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
• Ability to independently manage complex engineering projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support other technical team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills

• Electric vehicle or automotive powertrain experience.
• ICE powertrain experience.
• Electric motor, engine, CVT, or transaxle experience.
• Mechanical system design and analysis.
• Design and release engineering experience.
• DFMEA and DVP&R experience.
• Engineering change management experience.
• Supplier collaboration experience.
• Product validation and qualification testing.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Cross-functional project leadership.

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on mechanical powertrain systems supporting both electric and traditional vehicle technologies. You will contribute to product design, testing, validation, supplier development, and technical problem solving while working with cross-functional engineering teams.