Powertrain Automation Mechanical Project Engineer

GABLETEK; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

GableTek in Southfield, MI is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical focused on Powertrain Machining and Assembly. The role leads engineering activities from proposal through customer buyoff for automotive manufacturing systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in automotive automation, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and strong customer communication. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive automation engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept through final customer acceptance.
• Serve as primary technical interface between customer, engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review customer specifications, engineering standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate system engineering activities to ensure consistent technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables.
• Monitor project scope, costs, timing, and resource allocation.
• Manage engineering changes, including technical solutions, implementation strategy, timing, and cost impacts.
• Conduct project risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support supplier selection, RFQ development, and supplier technical reviews.
• Lead engineering handoff meetings and participate in reviews.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve engineering issues.
• Track project KPIs, CTC, open issues, and engineering performance.
• Develop risk assessments and method statements for equipment installation.
• Capture and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Powertrain Machining & Assembly

Mechanical Design of Automated Equip.

Project Planning & Execution

Change Management

Clamping Strategy

Cost Estimation

Design for Manufacturing

Design to Installation & Commissioning

Mechanical Systems Design

Industrial Equipment & Machinery

Scope, Budget & Schedule Management

Risk Assessment & Safety Standards

Supplier Management

Customer Technical Support

Engineering Change Management

Process Engineering

Layout Design

Conveyor & Material Handling Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Value Engineering & Design-to-Cost

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

GableTek in Southfield, MI is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical focused on Powertrain Machining and Assembly. The role leads engineering activities from proposal through customer buyoff for automotive manufacturing systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in automotive automation, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and strong customer communication. Travel may be required.