Air Intake Systems Engineer

Stefanini, Inc; Auburn Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc is seeking an Air Intake Systems Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI on a contract basis to design, develop, and validate air intake components for ICE and hybrid vehicles. You will work with CAD/CAE, prototypes, and testing to meet system-level objectives.

Key responsibilities include coordinating design, documentation, supplier management, and DFMEA/DVP&R processes, with occasional on-site plant support and travel as needed to supplier locations and production facilities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in air intake systems or related engine/vehicle testing.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing and tooling (injection/blow molding).
• Experience leading suppliers and coordinating milestones.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and testing.
• Document design, analysis, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Support sourcing activities and supplier progress tracking.
• Apply DFMEA and DVP&Rs to minimize risk.
• Provide on-site support at engine/vehicle plants as needed.
• Support quality concerns after vehicle launch.
• Validate process changes.
• Support cost-reduction and value-optimization activities.

Skills

Air intake systems

Communication

CAD design

DFMEAs/DVP&Rs

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

UG/NX CAD

Job description

Job Details

Air Intake Systems Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI

Posting date: 9/10/2026

Job ID: 64862

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contract

Remaining Positions: 1

About the Role

Stefanini is looking for an Air Intake Systems Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI

We are looking for candidate who will design, develop, and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components may include various types of low-pressure clean- and dirty-side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, resonators, air filters, brackets, and other related items. High-pressure charge ducts may also be included.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include early packaging, design, and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle-level functional objectives.

Key activities include:

• Coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing.
• Documenting design, analysis, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Supporting sourcing activities, depending on program assignments.
• Coordinating and tracking supplier progress after sourcing to ensure part maturity and program milestones are achieved.
• Applying best-practice designs and methodologies, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), to minimize risk.
• Providing occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants.
• Supporting quality concerns after vehicle launch.
• Validating process changes.
• Supporting technical cost-reduction and value-optimization activities.

Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of experience with air intake systems or related engine- and vehicle-level testing, including NVH, Rise-Over Ambient, water fording, or similar testing.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing processes and tool design, particularly injection molding and blow-molding technologies.
• Experience leading and managing suppliers, including coordinating supplier deliverables and program milestones.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems.
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls.
• Knowledge of Client systems and processes.
• Green Belt certification or equivalent experience with proactive and/or reactive Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) quality tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to supplier locations, corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and/or technical centers.

Skills Required

• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.

• Ability to proactively communicate with teammates, stakeholders, and supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote or hybrid workplace.
• General knowledge of CAD design.
• General knowledge of spreadsheets and presentation development.
• Ability to create and apply component- and system-level DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range

$ 30.00 - $ 35.00