Senior Engineer, Automotive Systems Lead (Onsite MI)

Johnson Electric Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Plymouth, MI seeks a Senior Engineer to lead automotive product-development activities from RFQ through validation and production launch. You'll leverage expertise in brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, and system engineering while guiding cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s or higher in a related field, 3–5 years in motor technologies, and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years experience with brushed and brushless motor technologies.
• Strong knowledge of automotive development processes.
• Experience with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Understanding manufacturability in plastics and metal stamping.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities from RFQ through validation and launch.
• Manage projects to milestones and internal procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for performance, quality, cost and timing.
• Define RFQ technical scope and clarify requirements with customers.
• Maintain records of requirements, decisions, and engineering changes.

Skills

Brushed/brushless motors

Automotive development

GD&T knowledge

Project leadership

Requirements management

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Automotive Eng

Tools

Minitab

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

FEM analysis

Job description

Johnson Electric Group in Plymouth, MI seeks a Senior Engineer to lead automotive product-development activities from RFQ through validation and production launch. You'll leverage expertise in brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, and system engineering while guiding cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s or higher in a related field, 3–5 years in motor technologies, and travel.