Driveshaft Design & Release Engineer - Performance Focus

Jobtailor; Livonia (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a mechanical engineer to lead driveshaft design and release activities for automotive applications. You will coordinate CAD/BOM workflows, support design improvements with CAD studies, and ensure data integrity within Ford's PLM ecosystem.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams, plus rigorous testing and validation to meet cost and quality targets. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of automotive driveshaft experience (including internships/co-ops/SAE).
• 1 year of CAD experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: experience with performance and durability testing (dynamometer and in-vehicle).
• Preferred: Systems Engineering principles.
• Preferred: familiarity with Ford's design tools and processes (DVP, DFMEA, Quality History).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of driveshaft engineering solutions.
• Manage CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
• Facilitate supplier data integration.
• Develop CAD studies to support design improvements.
• Utilize Ford's PLM ecosystem for data release and change management.
• Perform CAD feasibility analyses and clearance checks.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality and other engineering teams.
• Manage testing and validation protocols for reliability, safety and compliance.
• Provide data-driven technical insights for product improvements.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning.
• Resolve complex engineering issues and mentor team members.
• Deliver to cost and quality targets.

Skills

Driveshaft analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication and presentation

Interpersonal skills

CAD-oriented thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

CAD software proficiency

Data analysis tools

Mass attribute analysis

Ford PLM tools (WERS, Teamcenter, FEDE, ED&T)

DVP/DFMEA knowledge

CAE software

MS Office

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a mechanical engineer to lead driveshaft design and release activities for automotive applications. You will coordinate CAD/BOM workflows, support design improvements with CAD studies, and ensure data integrity within Ford's PLM ecosystem.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams, plus rigorous testing and validation to meet cost and quality targets. US work authorization is required.