Junior Fuel Injection Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Fuel Injection System Design & Release Engineer in the Auburn Hills area. You will design and release fuel injection components across major engine families, driving reliability, performance, and fuel economy improvements.

Collaborate with CAE teams, use DFMEA to identify risks, and lead APQP meetings during development. Travel up to 20% to facilities in the US, Canada, and Mexico may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in fuel injection system component design and release.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE/CFD/FEA and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design and release core fuel injection components for engine families.
• Lead DFMEA activities and build robust DVP&R to meet reliability goals.
• Coordinate APQP, source packages, DV/PV testing, and post-test reviews.

Skills

CAD

CAE

CFD

FEA

GD&T

Fluid calculations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

CAE

CFD

FEA

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description:

• The Fuel Injection System Design & Release Engineer will be responsible for the Core Engine fuel injectioncomponents on one or more major engine families, including components such as high pressure fuel pump, Direct Injection Rail, High Pressure Fuel Line, Port Injection Rail, PFI / GDI Fuel Injectors, and other fuel system related components.
• This is a key position within our Core Engine Engineering team and the activities include developing components, managing and directing changes, facilitating continuous improvement in system performance and fuel economy, and carrying out engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions when necessary.
• The Engineer will work closely with designers and CAE groups to optimize designs and will use the DFMEA to identify and rate risks and build a robust DVP&R to ensure testing is completed to reach reliability goals.
• The candidate will initiate source packages, hold APQP meetings during the development phase, order prototype parts, carry out and monitor DV and PV testing, and participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis.
• The engineer is involved in all aspects of product launch including component, system, engine, and vehicle testing, manufacturing reviews, development of service procedures, production launch, change management, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree field
• Minimum of 5years of relevant fuel injection system component design and release experience
• Knowledge of design tools and practices, e.g. CAD, CAE, CFD, FEA, GD&T is required.
• Ability to perform basic fluid flow rate and sealing pressure calculation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project).
• Highly self motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engine operations
• Good working knowledge of fluid mechanics
• 0-20% travel will be required, mostly local, with occasional trips to facilities in the US, Canada and Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in development of automotive fuel systems design and releasing
• Familiarity with fuel pump and injection system designs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.