Senior Rear Axle Design Engineer

Alten USA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a seasoned automotive engineer to contribute to advanced vehicle development programs across multiple platforms. You will define system requirements, develop CAD models, and run packaging and tolerance studies while collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and rigorous documentation practices to support design, validation, and launch phases in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive/commercial vehicle engineering experience in the relevant domain.
• 2+ years CAD experience with CATIA 3Dx, 3D Experience or V5.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• DFMA and serviceability principles.
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define component and system engineering requirements.
• Create and develop engineering designs and concepts.
• Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
• Support CAE, prototype builds, testing, sourcing and validation activities.
• Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes and documentation.
• Proven background in concept-to-production vehicle development and problem-solving.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Root cause analysis

Tools

CATIA 3Dx

3DExperience

V5

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a seasoned automotive engineer to contribute to advanced vehicle development programs across multiple platforms. You will define system requirements, develop CAD models, and run packaging and tolerance studies while collaborating with global teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and rigorous documentation practices to support design, validation, and launch phases in a fast-paced engineering environment.