Engineer - Prototype Build Engineer
About The Position
The Prototype Build Engineer manages engine and battery prototype build activities. The role develops and communicates build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications; creates build books covering process flow, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions; manages the build bill of materials; ensures the correct-level parts are stocked and available; captures part weights and dimensions; coordinates post-build component evaluations with suppliers; and returns reusable components to inventory. The engineer works with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to meet program deliverables and proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing. The position supports prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, with the current project workload primarily focused on engine programs. The engineer also works with a collaborative team involved in prototype builds, testing, and validation activities. The position is 100% onsite at CTC in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Typical hours are 6:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for a standard 40-hour work week. No regular overtime or travel is expected. The position is listed for a duration of 12+ months, with a pay rate of $48.00–$51.00 per hour on W-2.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels across multiple functions and departments.
- Technical knowledge of engine and/or battery components and systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter with a proactive, motivated approach and strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous automotive industry experience, preferably with an OEM or automotive supplier.
- Manufacturing experience in a related environment.
- Experience using Teamcenter or similar CAD/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Experience creating build documentation, assembly instructions, visual work instructions, bills of material, and technical process documentation.
- Familiarity with extracting component images and engineering data from CAD systems to create detailed build books and assembly illustrations.
Responsibilities
- Manage engine and battery prototype build activities.
- Develop and communicate build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications.
- Create comprehensive build books containing process flow, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions.
- Manage the build bill of materials.
- Ensure correct-level parts are stocked and available for builds.
- Capture part weights and dimensions.
- Coordinate post-build component evaluations with suppliers.
- Return reusable components to inventory.
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure program deliverables are met.
- Proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing.
- Support prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, as well as team testing and validation activities.
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Job Type
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