Design Systems Engineer – Transmissions

Role Overview

The Design Systems Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for managing the transmission and driveline system, including interfaces and interactions between components/subsystems. The role involves working with various teams, including COEs, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Development Validation Center.

What You Will Do

Manage system design reviews, coordinate with Virtual Analysis/CAE team, and ensure completion of Virtual DVP/Scorecard. Manage DFMEA/DRBFM reviews, lead build readiness tasks, and support CE & ACE in developing FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience leading collaborative teams, understanding automotive manufacturing and quality processes, and excellent communication skills. They should be proactive, self-driven, and able to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer Engineering, or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of propulsion systems experience
• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience
• Proactive, learning, self-driven, teamwork oriented
• Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
• Training in problem solving techniques
• Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)