Project Engineer at Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc in Auburn Hills, MI

Summary:

The role is focused on the design and development of Electric Vehicle propulsion solutions. The primary responsibility is to design, develop, test and release e-mobility propulsion solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop "clean sheet" designs and design modifications using sound engineering principles, GD&T and tolerance stacks
• Perform engineering calculations: bolted joints, press fits, general sizing and life calculations
• Direct and collaborate with CAD designers to develop new product concepts
• Develop Bill of Materials
• Design new parts in CAD and review FEA results and make design judgements: may include cast housings, shafts, bearings, small machined components, etc.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of new designs and modifications to components and sub-systems
• Support and solve component deviation requests, durability and other field issues
• Determine appropriate DVP&R level to validate the product and execute to completion by initiating Test Requests, supporting data review and interpretation and thorough review of Test Reports.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA activity and assessment to Best Practices to guide product design; including either generation of new or modification of existing
• Develop a solid understanding of the manufacturing aspects of design and provide manufacturing support
• Work with suppliers, Purchasing and Supplier Quality Engineers to support cost reductions, sourcing, design changes, etc.
• Work with internal Advanced Analysis group as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of product design and development experience
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems
• Proficient in 3D CAD Tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical ability
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.