Diesel Emissions Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Emissions Systems Engineer to lead design of emissions concepts and integrate hardware, controls, and packaging across powertrain subsystems.

You will drive system-level trade-offs, maintain DFMEA documentation, and coordinate with GTDS/GPDS to meet ambitious regulatory and performance goals. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership in a high-volume production setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Systems Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion or emissions system design and integration.
• 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and quality tools (e.g., DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams).
• 1+ years of project management experience
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex technical workstreams.
• Direct experience with emissions regulations, compliance and testing.
• In-depth understanding of powertrain architectures and their specific impact on emissions (e.g., cold-start management, thermal transients).
• Experience leading cross-functional technical trade-offs in a high-volume production environment.
• Cross-domain familiarity with engine controls, mechanical packaging, and catalyst chemistry.
• Knowledge of milestones and delivery to both GTDS and GPDS
• Demonstrated experience with 1D modeling tools and methodology. (e.g., GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink)

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and design of new emissions concepts, integrating hardware, controls, and packaging across the engine, transmission, generator, and aftertreatment systems.
• Coordinate subsystems and lead technical trade-off discussions across different engineering domains to achieve an optimized system-level solution.
• Drive project milestones and workstream coordination using the Global Technical Development System (GTDS) to ensure timely delivery of project goals.
• Develop and maintain core systems engineering and quality documentation, including Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Define attribute targets and cascade system/subsystem requirements, functions, and use cases to ensure compliance throughout the vehicle's full useful life.

Skills

Emissions System Design

Systems Engineering Principles

Project Management

Powertrain Architecture

DFMEA Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Systems Engineering field

Tools

GTDS

GT-Suite

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

• Lead the definition and design of new emissions concepts, integrating hardware, controls, and packaging across the engine, transmission, generator, and aftertreatment systems.
• Coordinate subsystems and lead technical trade-off discussions across different engineering domains to achieve an optimized system-level solution.
• Drive project milestones and workstream coordination using the Global Technical Development System (GTDS) to ensure timely delivery of project goals.
• Develop and maintain core systems engineering and quality documentation, including Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Define attribute targets and cascade system/subsystem requirements, functions, and use cases to ensure compliance throughout the vehicle's full useful life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Systems Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion or emissions system design and integration.
• 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and quality tools (e.g., DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams).
• 1+ years of project management experience
• Even better, you may have...
• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex technical workstreams.
• Direct experience with emissions regulations, compliance and testing.
• In-depth understanding of powertrain architectures and their specific impact on emissions (e.g., cold-start management, thermal transients).
• Experience leading cross-functional technical trade-offs in a high-volume production environment.
• Cross-domain familiarity with engine controls, mechanical packaging, and catalyst chemistry.
• Knowledge of milestones and delivery to both GTDS and GPDS
• Demonstrated experience with 1D modeling tools and methodology. (e.g., GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in emissions system design and integration, with a strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles and project management. Proficient in developing quality documentation and ensuring compliance with emissions regulations throughout the vehicle's lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Emissions System Design
• Systems Engineering Principles
• Project Management Experience
• DFMEA Documentation
• Powertrain Architecture Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Propulsion System Design
• Emissions Regulations Compliance
• 1D Modeling Tools
• Boundary Diagrams
• P-Diagrams
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Soft Skills

• Strong Project Management Skills
• Coordination of Complex Workstreams

Industry Keywords

• Emissions Concepts
• Engine Controls
• Mechanical Packaging
• Catalyst Chemistry
• High-Volume Production Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Global Technical Development System
• GT-Suite
• MATLAB
• Simulink