Highlights
Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Powertrain Design Electrification department's objectives to (1) to provide an attractive and competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles for our internal and end-user customers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.kyyba.com/ |
Description
Job Title: (CW Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Description:
Powertrain Design Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated engineer to forward our development and localization of Hybrid and Electric drive units.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support motor development in North America. To seek out North American ideas and opportunities to help improve our products quality, performance, safety and cost.
Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Powertrain Design Electrification department's objectives to (1) to provide an attractive and competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles for our internal and end-user customers. (2) to integrate our electric drive units to our North American developed vehicles for local production. Both of these roles may require adjustment to the design of product by working with local part and raw material suppliers based on their unique capabilities, processes, and engineering innovations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with suppliers, affiliates, and Motor Corporation (Japan).
Create and modify design of hybrid electric motor components and sub-assemblies to meet all engineering requirements.
Ability to problem solve, issue design specifications (3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, assembly instructions), and interact with others in a fast-paced multicultural work environment.
Integration of electrified drive units into on-vehicle and off-vehicle designs prioritizing safety, customer appeal, competitiveness, and on-time development.
Coordinate all related development activities up through validation and launch, including problem solving of technical issues.
Partner with design engineers in Japan and Local Suppliers for the design and development of motor components and assembly design.
Participate in design, evaluation, manufacturing, and benchmarking activities at the events locally and internationally (as necessary).
Report weekly to management and in related Obeya meetings.
Requirements:
This project is currently for 6 months with the possibility of extension
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline
Experience using CAD/CAE, including the ability to read, interpret and modify drawings
A working knowledge of DRBFM and DFMEA.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
Added bonus if you have
Electrified transaxle/motor design, including automotive OEM/supplier component to vehicle integration experience (including Co-op/Internship)
Design knowledge for magnets, coils, e-steels or similar materials
Experience working in partnership with Quality, Manufacturing and/or purchasing to identify and resolve issues
Location: (Ann Arbor,MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Description:
Powertrain Design Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated engineer to forward our development and localization of Hybrid and Electric drive units.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support motor development in North America. To seek out North American ideas and opportunities to help improve our products quality, performance, safety and cost.
Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Powertrain Design Electrification department's objectives to (1) to provide an attractive and competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles for our internal and end-user customers. (2) to integrate our electric drive units to our North American developed vehicles for local production. Both of these roles may require adjustment to the design of product by working with local part and raw material suppliers based on their unique capabilities, processes, and engineering innovations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with suppliers, affiliates, and Motor Corporation (Japan).
Create and modify design of hybrid electric motor components and sub-assemblies to meet all engineering requirements.
Ability to problem solve, issue design specifications (3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, assembly instructions), and interact with others in a fast-paced multicultural work environment.
Integration of electrified drive units into on-vehicle and off-vehicle designs prioritizing safety, customer appeal, competitiveness, and on-time development.
Coordinate all related development activities up through validation and launch, including problem solving of technical issues.
Partner with design engineers in Japan and Local Suppliers for the design and development of motor components and assembly design.
Participate in design, evaluation, manufacturing, and benchmarking activities at the events locally and internationally (as necessary).
Report weekly to management and in related Obeya meetings.
Requirements:
This project is currently for 6 months with the possibility of extension
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline
Experience using CAD/CAE, including the ability to read, interpret and modify drawings
A working knowledge of DRBFM and DFMEA.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
Added bonus if you have
Electrified transaxle/motor design, including automotive OEM/supplier component to vehicle integration experience (including Co-op/Internship)
Design knowledge for magnets, coils, e-steels or similar materials
Experience working in partnership with Quality, Manufacturing and/or purchasing to identify and resolve issues
Location: (Ann Arbor,MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
About Company
Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.
Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.