Automotive Test Planning & BOM Engineer

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Test Planning Engineer to support transaxle, engine, transmission, and axle development programs by planning prototype hardware, test activities, and related documentation.

You will create and maintain BOMs, coordinate design changes, and ensure test configurations reflect latest engineering designs. The role requires collaboration with global teams and strong data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and managing BOMs for engines, transmissions, and axles.
• Proficiency with change orders to reflect design changes in prototype BOMs.
• Hands-on test planning experience for automotive components, including endurance testing and teardown scheduling.
• Ability to manage part tracking, engineering numbers, part numbers, and ordering of prototype parts.
• Strong data analysis and ability to provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage prototype BOMs for engine, transmission, axle, and transaxle programs.
• Create and process change orders to incorporate design changes into prototype BOMs and ensure accuracy of configurations.
• Define hardware upgrade packages so that prototype configurations remain representative of the latest design releases.
• Develop and maintain prototype build requirements, endurance test plans, and teardown schedules for engine, transmission, and axle programs.
• Use global and regional tools to maintain individual BOMs and detailed test plans.
• Analyze test and project data, draw conclusions, and provide clear recommendations to the management team.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and develop timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with regional and global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.

Skills

BOM management

Change orders

Test planning

Parts tracking

Engineering numbers

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Automotive industry experience

Mechanical engineering

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Test Planning Engineer to support transaxle, engine, transmission, and axle development programs by planning prototype hardware, test activities, and related documentation.

You will create and maintain BOMs, coordinate design changes, and ensure test configurations reflect latest engineering designs. The role requires collaboration with global teams and strong data-driven decision making.