URGENT HIRING | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Axle & System Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Plymouth (MI); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Resumo da oferta

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Rear Wheel Drive Axle & System Design Engineer to lead the design and development of axle and driveline systems for automotive applications. You will work on mechanical design, vehicle packaging, system integration, and guide products from concept to production.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience in automotive or commercial vehicles, with hands-on CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE CAD work.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of automotive or commercial vehicle engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on CAD design experience using CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Knowledge of RWD and/or FWD architectures, axle systems, and driveline integration.
• Experience with axle and shaft packaging, component interfaces, and mounting layouts.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of DFMA, serviceability, durability, and validation principles.
• Experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and resolving engineering issues.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define component and system-level engineering requirements for axle and driveline systems.
• Develop engineering concepts, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Design and integrate rear axle systems, axle shafts, differential interfaces, and related drivetrain components.
• Perform vehicle packaging, clearance, feasibility, and tolerance studies.
• Evaluate the impact of axle, shaft, suspension, mounting, and surrounding vehicle structures on system integration.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMA, and serviceability principles.
• Support CAE analysis, prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, quality, and durability issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes, design documentation, and product releases.

Conhecimentos

Automotive Eng

RWD Architecture

GD&T

DFMA

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Ferramentas

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Experience: 5+ years

Industry: Automotive / Commercial Vehicles

CAD Tools: CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Axle & System Design Engineer to support the design and development of automotive and commercial vehicle axle and driveline systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in mechanical design, vehicle packaging, system integration, and product development from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Define component and system-level engineering requirements for axle and driveline systems.
• Develop engineering concepts, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Design and integrate rear axle systems, axle shafts, differential interfaces, and related drivetrain components.
• Perform vehicle packaging, clearance, feasibility, and tolerance studies.
• Evaluate the impact of axle, shaft, suspension, mounting, and surrounding vehicle structures on system integration.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMA, and serviceability principles.
• Support CAE analysis, prototype builds, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, quality, and durability issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.
• Manage engineering changes, design documentation, and product releases.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of automotive or commercial vehicle engineering experience in a relevant domain.
• At least 2 years of hands-on CAD design experience using CATIA V5 and/or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Knowledge of RWD and/or FWD architectures, axle systems, and driveline integration.
• Experience with axle and shaft packaging, component interfaces, and mounting layouts.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of DFMA, serviceability, durability, and validation principles.
• Experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and resolving engineering issues.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with concept development, design release, prototype builds, and production launch.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, commercial vehicle manufacturers, or drivetrain/axle suppliers.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.