SkyWater Search Partners
Product Engineer II – Powertrain & Drivetrain Manufacturing
SkyWater Search Partners is hiring a Product Engineer II to support a powertrain/drivetrain manufacturing division in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on testing & validation, assembly processes, quality control, and manufacturing scoping for new and existing product lines.
Salary Range:
$90,000–$105,000 + bonus.
Location:
Chicago, IL (on-site)
Responsibilities
Analyze powertrain design features to improve components (gears, shafts, clutches, etc.) for durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Create and manage large, complex BOMs and oversee engineering change implementations/ordered (ECIs/ECOs).
Optimize manufacturing processes across production and testing to drive efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
Establish and maintain rigorous quality standards; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for failures.
Collaborate with Test Engineers to validate performance and ensure reliability through robust testing protocols.
Manage product launches for new lines and variants, ensuring seamless integration into production.
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering to align materials, tooling, and processes.
Champion Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, including tooling upgrades and salvage cost‑saving projects.
Provide technical leadership on transmission and drive unit systems while mentoring junior engineers.
Lead engineering for assigned product lines, working directly with OEM customers to define priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience in product, mechanical, process, or manufacturing engineering.
Automotive and powertrain industry experience is preferred.
Proven lean/six sigma process expertise (pFMEA/dFMEA, APQP/PPAP, root cause analysis).
Experience designing and executing test experiments and scripts to validate safety, performance, and quality.
Strong skills in BOM creation/management, launch engineering, and process optimization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Employment Type Full-time, Senior level (Mid to Senior)
EEO Statement SkyWater Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary Range:
$90,000–$105,000 + bonus.
Location:
Chicago, IL (on-site)
Responsibilities
Analyze powertrain design features to improve components (gears, shafts, clutches, etc.) for durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Create and manage large, complex BOMs and oversee engineering change implementations/ordered (ECIs/ECOs).
Optimize manufacturing processes across production and testing to drive efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
Establish and maintain rigorous quality standards; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for failures.
Collaborate with Test Engineers to validate performance and ensure reliability through robust testing protocols.
Manage product launches for new lines and variants, ensuring seamless integration into production.
Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering to align materials, tooling, and processes.
Champion Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, including tooling upgrades and salvage cost‑saving projects.
Provide technical leadership on transmission and drive unit systems while mentoring junior engineers.
Lead engineering for assigned product lines, working directly with OEM customers to define priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience in product, mechanical, process, or manufacturing engineering.
Automotive and powertrain industry experience is preferred.
Proven lean/six sigma process expertise (pFMEA/dFMEA, APQP/PPAP, root cause analysis).
Experience designing and executing test experiments and scripts to validate safety, performance, and quality.
Strong skills in BOM creation/management, launch engineering, and process optimization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Employment Type Full-time, Senior level (Mid to Senior)
EEO Statement SkyWater Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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