Automotive Axle Design Engineer

Our client, Automotive & Mobility is seeking a Automotive Axle Design Engineer to join their team. As a Automotive Axle Design Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Design & Release organization supporting component design, industrialization, and serial life maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous-improvement mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Automotive Axle Design Engineer

Location:Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Manage the full life cycle of key axle-related components and sub-assemblies, including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation, industrialization, and serial life maintenance (e.g., field issue resolution and warranty reduction).
• Design and release responsible for key components for structures, seals, and fastener components; lead change-management for respective components.
• Ensure design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are integrated into the product design release process.
• Lead technical infrastructure evolution for key components, including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions, and drawing signoffs; review CAD and 2D drawings including GD&T.
• Own and update DFMEA, DVPR, and FMEA artifacts; develop timelines, drive deliverables, present action plans with status/risks, and root-cause build issues found during pre-production and warranty analysis after launch.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions, or related field.
• Knowledge of axle systems or components and previous experience as a Design and Release Engineer (DRE) in OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier environments to OEMs.
• Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components, and virtual analysis.
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills, including comfort presenting to executive leadership teams.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to take end-to-end technical ownership of axle components from requirements through serial life.
• Work in a structured engineering environment focused on design quality, verification, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Tier I suppliers to drive program deliverables and resolve issues.
• Lead and maintain critical engineering artifacts such as DFMEA, DVPR, and FMEA to support functional objectives and corporate requirements.
• Contribute to cost optimization and value creation for your respective components.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Important Submission Notes (Please Read):

• Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential
• Submit candidates under their legal name and use only the Capgemini template.
• Background check MANDATORY
• Request ID: OWTULF
• Start date: Immediate availability
• Travel to suppliers for process and quality reviews: ~5% of time

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Resumes will be rejected for the following reasons:

• Different format
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Brandon Vela
External Resource Manager (ERM) | SubCo Staffing Center
Capgemini North America | México