Propeller Shaft Design & Development Engineer

Neapco; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Neapco is seeking a Core Product Development Engineer, Propeller Shaft for our World Headquarters and Technical Center in Farmington Hills, MI. This role focuses on developing innovative propeller shaft solutions to strengthen our driveline portfolio and competitiveness.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Core Product Development, you will lead design, validation, and DFMEA activities, while collaborating with suppliers and customers to ensure robust, cost-effective products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME or equivalent) required.
• 5–7 years design, validation and release experience in driveline, powertrain, or chassis systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop universal joints, yokes, spline interfaces, and shafts.
• Develop standardized engineering calculation methods for strength and durability.
• Assist application engineering teams in analyzing customer vehicle requirements and road load data.
• Publish and communicate best practices and key design considerations to PD organization.
• Lead cost reduction, VA/VE and R&D activities, including participation in idea generation.
• Support development of common/core DFMEA for propeller shaft components.
• Lead development of engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Initiate and manage prototype activity and testing for R&D projects.
• Support root cause analysis activities related to test, warranty, quality concerns including 8D reporting.
• Interface closely with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Define designs and initiate procurement of required material for prototypes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

PPAP knowledge

Automotive experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME or equivalent)

Tools

Creo

Fusion 360

CAE tools

Spline design & inspection

Job description

Neapco is seeking a Core Product Development Engineer, Propeller Shaft for our World Headquarters and Technical Center in Farmington Hills, MI. This role focuses on developing innovative propeller shaft solutions to strengthen our driveline portfolio and competitiveness.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Core Product Development, you will lead design, validation, and DFMEA activities, while collaborating with suppliers and customers to ensure robust, cost-effective products.