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Rear Wheel Drive Axle and System Design Engineer

Plymouth, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • RWD
  • FWD
  • rear axle systems
  • front axle systems
  • driveline integration
  • axle durability
  • half-shaft performance
  • joint design
  • suspension
  • mounting layouts

Nice to have

  • packaging studies
  • feasibility studies
  • CAD models
  • engineering drawings
  • engineering releases
  • CAE

Role summary

Alten USA is seeking a Rear Wheel Drive Axle and System Design Engineer with 5+ years of automotive/commercial vehicle engineering experience. The role requires expertise in RWD/FWD architectures, axle systems, driveline integration, and packaging. Responsibilities include defining requirements, developing designs using CAD (CATIA 3Dx, 3D Experience, or V5), performing tolerance analysis, and supporting CAE, builds, and validation. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience in concept-to-production vehicle development.

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Domain Specific Skills:

  • Experience with RWD and/or FWD architectures, rear or front axle systems, and driveline integration.
  • Ability to evaluate packaging impacts of axle, shaft, suspension, and mounting layouts.
  • Knowledge of axle durability, half-shaft performance, and joint design considerations.
  • Ability to develop system-level solutions concidering suspension, driveline, mounts, and surrounding vehicle structures.
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Define component and system engineering requirements.
  • Create and develop engineering designs and concepts.
  • Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
  • Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
  • Support CAE, prototype builds, testing, Sourcing and validation activities.
  • Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
  • Collaborate with Internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Manage engineering changes and documentation.
  • Proven background in concept-to-production vehicle development and problem-solving
  • Required Skills/Experience:

  • 5y+ years of automotive/commerical vehicle engineering experience within relevant domain.
  • 2y+ CAD experience (CATIA 3Dx, 3D Expereince or V5).
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • DFMA & Serviceability principles.
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Effective communication and teamwork.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

    Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

    Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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