Design Engineer

  • Ann Arbor
  • Permanent
  • Mon Jul 27 14:25:33 2026
  • striive-375782

Position: Design Engineer

Duration: 13-Jul-2026 - 09-Jul-2027

Status: Open

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Background Check: Required

Drug Screening: Required

What you'll be doing

  • Using your knowledge in design process and standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets.
  • Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting the key metrics of your design.
  • Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass and fatigue strength based on evaluation and quotation results.
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, engine design, purchasing and assembly plants).
  • Project managing suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with our client's milestones.
  • Process improvements, advancing design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
  • Benchmarking similar designs to ensure competitiveness (cost and customer expectations).
  • Local travel: approximately 10%
  • Overtime: approximately 20%

What you bring

  • Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
  • 4+ years in automotive design/development
  • Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T
  • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Team-oriented thinking and a "can-do" attitude
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record

What you may bring

  • Extensive engine experience
  • Master of Science Degree in engineering
  • Experience in detail design of ICE peripheral services such as lubrication system, belt system and timing chain cover, fuel system, cooling system, intake and exhaust systems
  • Working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings
  • Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly
  • Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods
  • Working knowledge of DRBFM
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Experience with production engineering