Principal Mechanical Engineer - Powertrain (Detroit)

Socket.dev; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo seeks a Contractor Principal Mechanical Development Engineer to lead powertrain and transmission projects from Detroit, with occasional travel to other Ricardo sites and client locations in the U.S. The role combines onsite and hybrid work arrangements.

You will apply fundamental engineering principles, manage projects and teams, perform FMEAs and validate plans, and coordinate with design, test, and supplier personnel to drive robust component development and design decisions.

Qualifications

• A good Engineering degree is preferential but not essential.
• Strong ability to apply fundamental engineering principles; extensive experience in automotive mechanical development.
• Willingness to travel and work on client sites as required.
• Experience with CAE/CFD techniques and powertrain systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead powertrain and transmission projects across multiple applications.
• Coordinate with test, design, analysis, and supplier teams to define validation plans (DVPs) and execute FMEAs.
• Manage projects and team members, interpreting results to recommend design changes.
• Prepare work proposals and project plans; communicate with stakeholders and customers.

Job description

Ricardo seeks a Contractor Principal Mechanical Development Engineer to lead powertrain and transmission projects from Detroit, with occasional travel to other Ricardo sites and client locations in the U.S. The role combines onsite and hybrid work arrangements.

You will apply fundamental engineering principles, manage projects and teams, perform FMEAs and validate plans, and coordinate with design, test, and supplier personnel to drive robust component development and design decisions.