Powertrain Design Release Engineer

Advantage Technical; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Powertrain Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to support the release and validation of driveline service parts, including transmissions and powertrain components.

The role involves creating ECNs, coordinating with purchasing, suppliers, and internal teams, and reviewing PPAP documentation. Occasional U.S. travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience in design release engineering, process engineering, test engineering, or a related automotive engineering field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with Teamcenter, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, or related quality systems preferred.
• Occasional travel within the U.S. (approximately 6 trips per year)

Responsibilities

• Support the release and implementation of remanufactured driveline and powertrain service parts
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and engineering documentation
• Coordinate product releases with purchasing, inventory, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Review supplier PPAP documentation, deviation requests, and validation requirements
• Track testing activities, analyze results, and support engineering approvals
• Assist with cost reduction, warranty improvement, and process optimization initiatives
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, and service procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches

Skills

Design release experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management in automotive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

PPAP/APQP/DFMEA

Job description

Powertrain Design Release Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Pay Rate: Up to $49.00/hr

Looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a fast-paced automotive environment? Join a collaborative team focused on supporting the release and validation of driveline service parts, including transmissions, transfer cases, drive shafts, and related powertrain components. This engineering role offers hands-on involvement with product releases, engineering documentation, supplier coordination, and validation activities.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience


• Experience in design release engineering, process engineering, test engineering, or a related automotive engineering field preferred


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional environment


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; GD&T knowledge is a plus


• Experience with Teamcenter, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, or related quality systems preferred


• Occasional travel within the U.S. (approximately 6 trips per year)

Job Duties

• Support the release and implementation of remanufactured driveline and powertrain service parts


• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and engineering documentation


• Coordinate product releases with purchasing, inventory, suppliers, and other stakeholders


• Review supplier PPAP documentation, deviation requests, and validation requirements


• Track testing activities, analyze results, and support engineering approvals


• Assist with cost reduction, warranty improvement, and process optimization initiatives


• Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, and service procedures


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Commuter/Parking Accounts


• People Perks


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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