Senior Automotive Motion Systems Engineer – Global Projects

101202 Johnson Electric North America, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer in Plymouth, MI for automotive motor development.

You will lead technical product development from RFQ through validation and production launch, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing targets. The role requires experience with brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, and system engineering, plus strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in brushed/brushless motor tech and automotive product development.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers and manufacturability-in-design.

Responsibilities

• Lead dev activities for washer-pump, engine and chassis products.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to control performance, cost and timing.
• Define RFQ scope and clarify requirements with customers.
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP activities.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Brushed motors

Brushless motors

Mechanical design

System engineering

Project leadership

GD&T

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Minitab

Job description

Johnson Electric North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer in Plymouth, MI for automotive motor development.

You will lead technical product development from RFQ through validation and production launch, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing targets. The role requires experience with brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, and system engineering, plus strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.