NVHI Performance Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an NVH Engineer in Michigan to lead propulsion system NVH activities for diverse programs. You will guide measurements, data analysis, and problem solving to meet vehicle NVH targets.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Propulsion and Vehicle teams, delivering concise management presentations, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency across programs. A strong MS or BS in engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of NVH engineering experience.
• Fundamental understanding of propulsion and vehicle NVH.
• Hands-on automotive propulsion NVH with ICE/hybrid/electric components.
• Proficient in NVH measurement and analysis tools.
• Experience with standard sound and vibration measurement methods.
• Knowledge of DSP/FFT and CAN communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead NVH activities on propulsion systems across programs.
• Ensure NVH assessments at program gates and engage release teams.
• Support integration of propulsion system into vehicle to hit NVH targets.
• Prepare and present management-review presentations.
• Manage VO activities while preserving NVH character at product and vehicle level.
• Coordinate between Propulsion System and Vehicle organizations on NVH attributes.
• Oversee process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

NVH engineering

Project planning

Problem solving

CAN communication

DSP / FFT

TPA / Modal Analysis

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Simcenter Testlab / LMS

HEAD Acoustics ArtemiS

Rotec

Müller-BBM

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead NVH activities on propulsion systems (conventional and/or electrified) for all responsible programs.
• Ensure NVH assessments are conducted at each program gate and engage release teams to ensure NVH enablers are implemented into the final design.
• Support relevant NVH activities to integrate the propulsion system into the vehicle and achieve overall vehicle NVH targets.
• Prepare and present clear, concise presentations for management reviews.
• Manage value optimization (VO) activities for propulsion systems while maintaining intended NVH character at the product and vehicle level.
• Act as the liaison between the Propulsion System organization and the Vehicle organization regarding NVH attributes at a system level.
• Oversee process improvement actions within the organization to enhance operational and economic efficiencies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of NVH engineering experience.
• Fundamental understanding of propulsion and vehicle system NVH.
• Hands-on automotive experience in propulsion systems NVH, including conventional and hybrid ICE, electric motors, gearboxes, and power inverter modules.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using NVH measurement and analysis tools (e.g., Siemens Simcenter Testlab / LMS, HEAD Acoustics ArtemiS, Rotec, Müller-BBM, MATLAB, Simulink).
• Experience with sound pressure measurement for propulsion systems (SAE J1074), sound intensity and sound power measurements (ISO 3744 & ISO 3745), vehicle interior noise measurements (SAE J336), and sound quality measurements/analysis.
• Expertise in NVH root-cause analysis using Transfer Path Analysis (TPA), Modal Analysis, and Angle Domain Analysis.
• Proven track record of solving technical problems and resolving issues in propulsion system NVH.
• Working knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP / FFT) and experience working with electronic control modules (ECMs) and CAN communication protocol's

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Prior experience leading product development at an automotive OEM.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly adaptable and drive impactful, long-lead engineering changes.
• Strong interest in automotive systems with hands-on experience troubleshooting or modifying vehicles and propulsion components.
• Practical experience with vehicle assembly, instrumentation, component installation, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience designing, fabricating, or modifying prototype parts to evaluate NVH improvements.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.