Engine Application Development Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Engine Application Development Engineer (Automotive): Supporting the Product Development Process (PDP) for automotive powertrain projects with an accent on customer technical representation and project coordination. Focus on managing technical relationships with OEMs, ensuring milestone delivery, and optimizing product performance and cost.

Location: Onsite in Farmington Hills, MI, USA. Must not require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

Company

Leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, focused on efficient and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Coordinate product development projects from the design phase through to production.
• Represent the company at customer sites for technical occasions and manage the technical relationship.
• Develop and maintain communication networks between the customer and the global organization.
• Manage project budgets, monitor results, and implement corrective measures for deviations.
• Plan and lead technical customer meetings, presentations, and plant visits.
• Analyze automotive industry trends to recommend strategic actions for the company's benefit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or university.
• 1-2 years of related experience or training.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple account or customer relationships simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of contract negotiations and OEM product development systems.
• General automotive technical knowledge, including powertrains and vehicle testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive 'hirify.globalforMe' benefits package.
• Company health, life, and casualty insurance.
• Paid holiday and additional maternity pay.
• Mobile working options and a standardized onboarding process.
• Collaborative work environment with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call.
• Personal interview(s).