Job description
Join DriveTech Automotive Solutions, a premium leader in next-generation mobility, as a Senior Automotive Engineer in Detroit, MI. You will shape powertrain, electrification, and vehicle integration programs for global markets, collaborating with top-tier suppliers and a world-class engineering team.
We offer a fast-paced, innovative environment with a focus on quality, safety, and performance, backed by competitive compensation and strong career growth opportunities.
Responsibility
- Lead system architecture and design for powertrain, propulsion, and vehicle integration projects across BEV, PHEV, and hybrid platforms.
- Own validation plans, develop CAE/CFD analyses, and coordinate testing to meet performance and reliability targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (controls, chassis, software, suppliers) to ensure robust system integration.
- Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical reviews, risk assessments, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
- Drive quality standards, participate in FMEA, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time delivery.
Qualification
- BS/MS in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years in automotive powertrain/electrification with hands-on design and testing experience.
- Strong proficiency in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks) and CAE tools; experience with FEA/CFD.
- Solid background in EV systems, battery management, controls, and vehicle integration.
- Proven project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier interaction.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 26262, and safety/regulatory standards.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.