MAHLE Powertrain provide a broad spectrum of skills and capabilities to our global customers. With expert knowledge and a detailed understanding of new technologies, MAHLE Powertrain supports the international automotive industry with optimized powertrain solutions to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Engine, transmission, hybrid, software, operating strategy. From one source.
With the conflicting objectives of increased power and torque with reduced fuel consumption and emissions, the need for advanced engine technologies has never been greater. The choice of vehicle power units is now much broader, with series and parallel hybrids, battery electric motor drives, and high efficiency fuel cell systems under intense development.
MAHLE Powertrain provides our customers with a unique combination of support capabilities —access to the latest component and subsystem technologies from our parent company MAHLE, research and development of these technologies to create pioneering powertrain solutions, and the experience of taking these advanced drivetrains into production
Your Contribution
As a Principal Development Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of cutting-edge engineering solutions, driving technical excellence and innovation within our product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions.
- Lead the planning and execution of complex development projects from concept to delivery.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance across engineering teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, tools, and processes.
- Oversee validation and testing activities, ensuring products meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align product development with business goals.
Your Experience and Qualifications
We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineering professional who brings a blend of leadership, technical depth, and collaboration.
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree desirable.
- Significant experience in product development and engineering, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sector.
- Proven leadership in delivering complex technical projects and mentoring engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of design validation, testing, and regulatory compliance processes.
- Proficiency in engineering tools and software (e.g. CAD, simulation, FMEA, project management tools).
Our Offering
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)
For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here.
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