AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as
Project Engineer II - DRE
AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.
MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our team. We are specifically looking for a Project Engineer II - DRE to provide technical, program, and account management expertise to cross-functional business development and engineering program team execution activities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
Roles:
Plans and formulates workflow of self and others to meet specified deadlines with minimum of supervision.
Has engineering responsibility and can lead specific phases of projects i.e., technical studies, specification writing, establishing technical plans.
Develops, coordinates development plans and drives own engineering activities accordingly. Plans, initiates, and coordinates other activities such as analysis, mechanical development, procurement, quality management.
Can initiate and coordinate and participate in design FMEA's in a technical role (not as a moderator).
Co-ordinates project meetings, design reviews and sign off reviews.
Responsibility for reports and presentations (internal and to customer)
Resolves engineering and design conflicts. Being able to judge when to escalate to project management, chief engineer, etc.
Maintain interface with other systems of the overall project.
Owns all system engineering tasks relating to system responsibility i.e.:
Architecture
Resolving design constraints and establishing interfaces
DFMEA's, DVPR's
BOM input
Coordinating input from other skill teams as required i.e. analysis
Supplier negotiations and lead-time planning
Change management
Customer interface
Drives release/sign-off process and makes sure that all activities are planned, executed and targets met for release according to project timing plan
Makes sure that all design, analysis, and mech. dev. deliverables are met according to project timing plan
Able to coordinate work to meet tight deadlines
Awareness of costs and budgets
Lead and author single team proposals
Provide engineering leadership to project teams
All other duties/responsibilities as required
Qualifications/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
Master's degree preferred
3-5+ years' experience in powertrain design
Excellent knowledge of more than one area of engine systems
CAD skills, preferable Catia V5, (not required but would be an advantage)
Can lead system engineering process i.e.
P-diagrams and boundary diagrams
DFMEA's
DVP&R
Supplier negotiations
Team leader skills
Communication and presentation skills
Effectively communicates to customers
Good understanding of CAE tools and practices
Good understanding of mechanical development
Understanding of quality management tools
Physical Requirements:
Visual Requirement: Enough to read Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Climbing stairs: Ascending or descending stairs to gain access to a building or to move from one floor to another
Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another
Moderate Carrying: Items weighing 15 to 45 pounds
Light Lifting: Raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another
Moderate Lifting: Objects 15-45 pounds
Heavy Lifting: Objects 45 pounds and over
Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
Standing: 4 hours per day
Walking: Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances
Hearing Requirements: Must be able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation, and understand what clients are saying in normal conversations
Mental Requirements:
Comprehension
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, information
Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
Organization
- Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis
Reasoning and Decision Making
Ability to apply common sense in performing job
Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit
Communication
Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information
Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly
Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups
Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc. and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area
Mathematics
Ability to count accurately
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy
Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes
AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.
We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA
AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.
About AVL
AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more:www.avl.com
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Location:
Plymouth, MI, US Offsite in Michigan, MI, US
Company: AVL Mobility Technologies Inc
Job Function: Mobility Technologies
Contract Type:
Posting Date: Feb 4, 2026
Job ID: 38915
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