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Product Development Engineer – Circular Economy Powertrain - Intermediate

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Product Development Engineer – Circular Economy Powertrain - Intermediate. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Product Development Engineer – Circular Economy Transmission;, manages the ideation and innovation phases of Circular Economy revenue opportunities and brings these opportunities to fruition. Opportunities are the 4 R’s - remanufacturing, recycle, re-use and repair. Once feasibility and profitability is approved, the engineer also manages the development and release of these programs, with a focus on remanufacturing opportunities. Selected candidate will track development and releases through the multiple departments to ensure parts are placed on shelf or sourcing of a particular program to a 3rd party supplier within agreed upon time schedules. This position requires a team player with excellent interpersonal skills able to work in a dynamic cross-functional team. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop project objectives and plans by providing input specific to product/process design requirements, project elements, and project scheduling.
• Determine product specifications by studying product design, requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Identify and implement (internally or at supplier) new and emerging technologies, equipment, and competencies required to support the portfolio growth.
• Understand engineering aspects of past-model parts, such as design, specifications, and materials, in order to release remanufactured parts without affecting original design intent.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years for Transmission commodities in either a Powertrain plant manufacturing setting or Transmission drive systems product development.
• Transmission focused role.
• Experience in manufacturing (remanufacturing of, transmissions) - MUST HAVE 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
• Experience in the management or support of field returns of defective parts and analyzing and determine root cause of the failure modes for above commodities.
• Experience managing several simultaneous projects with deadlines.
• Onsite/ Remote Hybrid.
• Driving a company vehicle is a requirement - Clean driver’s license.
• Amount of travel: 20-40%. North America (may be Mexico or Canada) but 99% USA.

Preferred:

• 3 years of remanufacturing or repair experience in powertrains or hybrid drive system components.
• Experience managing several simultaneous projects and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to meet timing.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings (GD&T Knowledge preferred but not required).
• Knowledgeable in Teamcenter & NX.
• Travel required to supplier sites or manufacturing facilities.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.