Project Engineer II - Design

AVL in North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) seeks a Project Engineer II - Design to provide technical, program, and account management expertise across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes system engineering, 3D CAD design, and proposal leadership within a US-based, on-site environment. Ideal candidates have a mechanical design background, 3–5+ years in engine systems design, and proficiency with NX and Teamcenter, along with strong leadership and communication skills to drive programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years in area of expertise.
• Experience in multiple engine systems design or manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in a major 3D CAD software; NX preferred.
• Fluent in PDM software; Teamcenter preferred.
• Can lead system engineering (P-diagrams, DFMEA, DVP&R).
• Supplier negotiations experience.
• Team leadership and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of CAE tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans and formulates workflow to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Leads project phases: technical studies, specification writing, technical plans.
• Coordinates project meetings, design reviews and sign-offs.
• Resolves engineering and design conflicts.
• Responsible for 3D/2D CAD design of components and assemblies.
• Owns system engineering tasks: architecture, interfaces, DFMEA, DVPR, BOM; coordinates input from other teams.
• Leads and writes single-team proposals.
• Provides engineering leadership to project teams.

Skills

3-5+ years exp

3D CAD design

Siemens NX

PDM/Teamcenter

System engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

CAE tools

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Design

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team. We are specifically looking for a Project Engineer II - Design to provide technical, program, and account management expertise to cross-functional business development and engineering program team execution activities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Roles

• Plans and formulates workflow of self and other to meet specified deadlines with minimum of supervision
• Has engineering responsibility and can lead specific phases of projects i.e., technical studies, specification writing, establishing technical plans
• Co-ordinates project meetings, design reviews and sign off reviews
• Resolves engineering and design conflicts
• Responsible for 3D/2D CAD design of components and assemblies
• Owns all system engineering tasks relating to system responsibility i.e.
  • Architecture
  • Resolving design constraints and establishing interfaces
  • DFMEA’s, DVPR’s
  • BOM input
  • Coordinating input from other skill teams as required i.e., Analysis
  • Supplier negotiations and lead-time planning
• Lead and author single team proposals
• Provide engineering leadership to project teams

Qualifications/Skills

Profile description:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design OR applicable degree
• Masters’ degree preferred
• 3-5+ years’ experience in area of expertise
• Excellent knowledge of more than one area of engine systems design or manufacturing process i.e., Air system design, Block/Crankcase design, foundry practice
• Fluent in at least 1 major 3D CAD software; Siemens NX preferred
• Fluent in PDM software; Teamcenter preferred
• Can lead system engineering process i.e.
  • P-diagrams and boundary diagrams
  • DFMEA’s
  • DVP&R
• Supplier negotiations
• Team leader skills
• Analytical thinking
• Motivated
• Team player
• Customer oriented
• Flexible (location, hrs)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver to customer program expectation
• Communication and presentation skills
• Book understanding of CAE tools and practices

Physical Requirements

• Visual Requirement: Enough to read Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Climbing stairs: Ascending or descending stairs to gain access to a building or to move from one floor to another
• Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another
• Moderate Carrying: Items weighing 15 to 45 pounds
• Light Lifting: Raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another
• Moderate Lifting: Objects 15-45 pounds
• Heavy Lifting: Objects 45 pounds and over
• Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Standing: 4 hours per day
• Walking: Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances
• Hearing Requirements: Must be able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation, and understand what clients are saying in normal conversations

Mental Requirements

• Comprehension
  • Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
• Organization
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis
• Reasoning and Decision Making
  • Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
• Communication
  • Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
  • Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
  • Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information
  • Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone
  • Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly
  • Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups
  • Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area
• Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as legal d

We Offer

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

About Avl North America

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.