Mechanical Product Design Engineer III

We Take Care of Our Team 

Position offers an annual salary of $130,000. 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer III based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48239. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Position requires up to 10% domestic/international travel annually.  

Job Duties: Act as a key interface between production, assembly, and quality in the areas of both alternative powertrains as well as conventional propulsion technologies (HV Battery, E-Axle, Engines, etc.) that are co-developed and/or produced in Redford. Lead the development and integration of powertrain components and systems for high-voltage (HV) batteries and combustion engines. Design HV battery systems and components, including handling and packaging of high-voltage elements. Perform noise and vibration (NVH) analysis to support refinement and durability targets. Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams in simulation, testing, certification/homologation, and manufacturing engineering to ensure product and process robustness. Design components with a focus on lifecycle, serviceability, and maintenance considerations. Drive continuous process and product improvements across HV battery and conventional engine programs. Manage relationships and development collaborations with internal stakeholders and external partners (suppliers, engineering services, and institutes). Document and communicate technical requirements, specifications, and engineering deliverables. Serve as the Detroit representative for ICM Process Management for all HV Battery-related change requests. Fulfill Engineering Deviation Approval (DA) assignments for Detroit, including maintenance of the responsible BTV list, assignment of tasks to global designers (Detroit, Stuttgart, Mannheim), and tracking of unapproved DA’s. Support customer order coding resolution with Detroit Baumusters and assist in CAD data translations (conversion of 3D CAD data for external suppliers, marketing companies, etc.), ensuring proper Non-Disclosure Approvals are in place. Act as the engineering documentation contact for Detroit in matters related to certification, homologation, and safety-critical parts (including alternative propulsion hardware). Verify completeness regarding model and part numbers and perform final design checking for Detroit-released drawings. 

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering 

• 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry.  

• 5 years of experience in System Development and Component Design for HV Batteries,  Diesel Engines and conventional/alternative powertrains for Class 8 Commercial Vehicles. 

• 4 years of experience in HV Battery Design for Class 8 Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles. 

• 4 years of experience working on Service-Oriented Designs that consider Manufacturability and Serviceability. 

• 2 Years of International Experience in Cross-Functional Engineering Areas.  

• Experience with each of the following: NVH analysis (vibration and acoustics); Leading cross-functional improvement initiatives; Building global partnerships (e.g., suppliers, institutes); and Creating specification documents for major components (e.g., HV battery housing, Electric/Electronic Compartment). 

This notice is being filed as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification. An application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the above permanent position will be filed with the Department of Labor. This notice will be posted 10 consecutive business days, ending between 30 and 180 days before filing the permanent labor certification application. This notice is being provided to workers in the place of intended employment by the following means: Posted on the company’s internal website, for at least ten consecutive business days. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the regional Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor at the following address: Attn: Certifying Officer. US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210. Certifying Office E-mail: [email protected]v.