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Lead Powertrain Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 11/21/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 41057

Job Description

The Panther Group is looking for motivated individuals to join the team as a Powertrain Engineer working for a local Government Contractor.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:
The Lead Powertrain Engineer will lead a team of engineers in the development of integrated powertrain and power generation solutions for wheeled and tracked vehicle platforms.

In this role the candidate will be required to:
  • Work with suppliers towards the development of the subsystems and components for the powertrain and power generation systems
  • Identify subsystem and component requirements, provide direction to analysis teams, and interpret analysis results  
  • Coordinate analysis of components and subsystems 
  • Actively support new product development teams in defining feasible concept solutions
  • Create test plans and actively lead or guide subsystem level testing  
  • Prepare and present information to the IPT on progress and design solutions  
  • Direct and oversee CAD model development and drawing release
  • Address cost, reliability maintainability, safety, human factors in the development of design
  • Handle programs on a very tight schedule, and budget with complexity
  • Assure customer expectations are met or exceeded
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Sought:
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline.  Master’s degree preferred. 
  • 10+ years of Powertrain engineering experience including 5+ years of relevant Hybrid Electric or Electric Powertrain experience (PHEV, HEV, or EV) strongly preferred
  • Established knowledge in engines, transmissions, generators/motors and thermal systems space
  • Excellent analytical skills to appropriately size subsystems and components.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.  
  • Collaborative mindset and able to thrive in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to lead others
  • Experience in CAD and Advanced simulation tools such as NX, Creo and Matlab-Simulink
  • Experience with conventional and advanced powertrains
  • Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication  
  • Experience with TeamCenter required.
  • Must be a US Person

Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager

John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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