Powertrain Quality Mechanical Engineer

About the Role
The Powertrain Quality Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical powertrain quality engineering activities. This role spans across the product lifecycle and manufacturing launch to ensure that mechanical components, assemblies, equipment, and processes meet engineering specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This engineer collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, Launch, Maintenance, and Production teams to prevent defects, protect the production line, and drive timely containment and sustainable corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Quality engineering activities for powertrain components and assembly processes, including motor, drive unit, geartrain, housing, shafts, bearings, seals, cooling circuits, and related interfaces.
• Ensure compliance of Quality deliverables at each launch milestone and confirm mechanical product and process readiness before start of production and volume ramp-up. Support equipment qualification, process validation, line trials, safe launch, layered process audits, and readiness reviews for new or changed mechanical processes.
• Review mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications, special characteristics, DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and inspection standards for completeness and manufacturing applicability.
• Coordinate validation of mechanical parts and processes through APQP/PPAP, dimensional inspection, capability studies, torque verification, leak testing, cleanliness controls, runout, backlash, preload, press-fit, and functional testing as applicable.
• Define incoming, in-process, control point, and end-of-line inspection requirements; support gage selection, measurement system analysis, calibration, and inspector training.
• Monitor production Quality performance and lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification for mechanical defects and process variation.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving for dimensional, fit, sealing, lubrication, noise, vibration, durability, contamination, and workmanship concerns affecting powertrain Quality.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and suppliers to address component nonconformities, verify corrective actions, and improve capability and parts maturity.
• Manage nonconforming product disposition with the cross-functional team, ensuring traceability, segregation, rework validation, and protection of internal and external customers.
• Analyze inspection, test, repair, audit, warranty, and field data to identify trends and implement preventive improvements that enhance customer experience.
• Support engineering change implementation by confirming validation, documentation, training, parts readiness, and Quality approvals before production release.
• Support Field Quality by leading problem solving processes for Field Quality feedback.

Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive Quality systems, APQP, PPAP, control plans, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, layered process audits, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerance requirements, process documentation, and inspection standards.
• Strong root cause analysis, data analysis, technical reporting, and corrective action verification skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Maintenance, Launch, and Production teams.
• Hands-on, customer-focused, data-driven approach with the ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced launch and production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with MES, QMS, statistical analysis, and digital traceability tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in Powertrain or product engineering experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 operations is required.
• Practical experience with mechanical powertrain systems, precision assembly, machining, castings, gears, bearings, seals, fastening, lubrication, or thermal management is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting new product launches, greenfield manufacturing, or high-volume production ramp-up is preferred.
• Experience using dimensional measurement equipment and applying GD&T, MSA, SPC, capability analysis, and automotive core tools is required.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, support production priorities, and communicate technical issues across different organizational levels.

Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, while salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours. Eligible employees may also participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity
Diversity is a strength. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility
Commitment is made to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process.

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