Powertrain Materials Development Engineer

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group is seeking a Powertrain Materials Development Engineer in Troy, MI, onsite. The role focuses on recommending materials and processes for powertrain components, supporting design reviews, and conducting extensive lab testing to drive durability and performance.

You will work with manufacturing plants and suppliers to resolve quality issues, perform root-cause analyses, and document findings for stakeholders. Travel to various locations is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant materials/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, test data, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to locations.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and approve materials and processes for powertrain components.
• Support material selection, specifications, drawings, design reviews, validation plans, and engineering change activities.
• Support root-cause investigations of material, process, durability, corrosion, wear, contamination, and field-performance concerns.
• Plan, coordinate, and interpret laboratory testing including metallography, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, microscopy, hardness, surface characterization, and nondestructive evaluation.
• Work with manufacturing plants and suppliers to resolve quality and production issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Assess supplier materials and processes for compliance with engineering requirements and support technical reviews, audits, and corrective actions.
• Document technical findings in concise reports and present recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Support cost, mass, quality, warranty, sustainability, and manufacturability improvements without compromising product performance.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, emerging materials, and powertrain manufacturing technologies.
• Manage multiple assignments, communicate risks, and deliver work in accordance with program timing.

Skills

Materials science

Engineering drawings

Lab testing methods

Communication

Independent & team work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Powertrain Materials Development Engineer Location: Troy MI (Onsite) Pay Range: 29 W2

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend and approve materials and processes for powertrain components
• Support material selection, specifications, drawings, design reviews, validation plans, and engineering change activities.
• Support root-cause investigations of material, process, durability, corrosion, wear, contamination, and field-performance concerns.
• Plan, coordinate, and interpret laboratory testing, including metallography, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, microscopy, hardness, surface characterization, and nondestructive evaluation.
• Work with manufacturing plants and suppliers to resolve quality and production issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Assess supplier materials and processes for compliance with engineering requirements and support technical reviews, audits, and corrective actions.
• Document technical findings in concise reports and present recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Support cost, mass, quality, warranty, sustainability, and manufacturability improvements without compromising product performance.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, emerging materials, and powertrain manufacturing technologies.
• Manage multiple assignments, communicate risks, and deliver work in accordance with program timing.

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of relevant materials, manufacturing, product development, quality, or failure-analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of material properties, specifications, manufacturing processes, and laboratory test methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test data, and technical standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to cross-functional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to manufacturing, supplier, and test locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with internal-combustion, hybrid, transmission, driveline, or electrified powertrain components.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge of heat treatment, casting, forging, machining, welding, brazing, surface treatment, coatings, tribology, corrosion, or polymer processing.
• Experience with automotive product-development systems, supplier quality processes, design validation, and production launch.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, design of experiments, FMEA, 8D, and related quality tools.
• Knowledge of applicable ASTM, SAE, ISO, or company-specific material and test standards.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Whats in it for me?

• Become a Subject Matter Expert in Automotive Materials
• High Impact on Vehicle Performance and Reliability Directly influence component quality, durability, warranty performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Exposure Across the Full Product Lifecycle Participate in material selection, design reviews, validation, testing, manufacturing support, supplier management, and launch activities. Develop a well-rounded product development background.
• Hands-On Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation Solve complex engineering problems involving material failures, wear, corrosion, contamination, and durability concerns. Utilize advanced laboratory techniques including metallography, microscopy, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay