Powertrain - Mechanical Design Engineer II (Front & Rear Axles) (Automotive)

Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States; hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in the office and 1 day remote. Applicants must be able to work in or relocate to Detroit. Relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $95,000–$115,000 USD annually, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops trucks, buses, propulsion technologies, and future transportation solutions across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous driving.

What you will do

• Develop axle components and systems for medium- and heavy-duty truck and bus applications at component and system level.
• Define product specifications, concepts, designs, packaging, DFMEA/DVP, tolerance calculations, simulations, prototypes, testing, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, suppliers, and global colleagues in Detroit, Stuttgart, and Portland.
• Manage component suppliers and support the release of axle components and systems to production.
• Resolve plant issues, field problems, and customer requests while documenting findings and recommendations.
• Create project plans and timelines, support budget definition, and drive continuous improvements in product cost, quality, tools, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in mechanical hardware development.
• Knowledge of propulsion, axle, and transmission systems, with a strong automotive background.
• Experience identifying root causes and solving complex problems, managing multiple projects, and communicating barriers to management.
• Strong CAD, analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, PC, MS Office, and database skills.
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available, and existing visa holders are not eligible. A resume attachment is required.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field.
• Ability to understand and speak German.
• Previous service literature experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus program and 401(k) contributions, including company matching up to 6% and additional non-elective contributions of 3–7% depending on age.
• Starting at four weeks of paid vacation, 13 or more calendar holidays, and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, disability plans, employee assistance, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer time off.
• In-person collaboration within a multicultural and international environment, with intensive cooperation with Stuttgart on sustaining and axle projects.

Hiring process

• Final candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• A pre-employment drug screen may be required.