Analyst Powertrain

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data Analyst Powertrain Job Summary Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for an Analyst Powertrain. This is a contract position. What You Will Do Material Business Analyst This hybrid role supports multiple engineering functions across Global Powertrain, Transmission & Driveline Engineering, and Chassis Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Wheels, Tires, & Jacks. The candidate will lead and coordinate engineering and business office projects, manage budgets and forecasting tools, and support the product development process from concept through launch. Responsibilities include managing prototype material orders, supporting engineering deliverables, and ensuring alignment with financial and organizational goals. • Materials Management – Coordinate/plan part and prototype material orders using Our Client’s internal systems (e.g., GPIRS, Aurora, EzBudget) managing (transmissions/eDrive Units) build schedules to meet customer requirements. The role supports inventory accuracy and monthly forecasts from vehicle programs and external prototype builds. • Project Management – Serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for materials ordering tools, organizational budget, and forecasting. Handle day to day maintenance working with the Powertrain Business Office (PTBO), Engineering, VEV, and Planning teams to ensure data accuracy and transparency. Provide executive level status reports as required. Work directly with Finance, Purchasing and Suppliers on the status of parts during the quoting. Maintain aligned processes across powertrain organizations and adhere to Our Client’s policy and procedures. Identify inefficiencies and recommend systems or reporting improvements and communicate risk and opportunities at executive level. • Analyst - Business Analysis – : Analyze trends in forecasts and inventory performance on a monthly basis. Supports data-driven by analyzing material flow, cost trends,and prototype inventory Provide material financial analysis to Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE). • Material Planning – (similar to Materials Management) forecasting prototype material and plan based on forward model prototype programs, unit programs and external builds. • Project Management & Coordination. • Lead and support business office and engineering initiatives across Powertrain (Trans/Driveline) and Chassis Systems engineering departments. • Develop, maintain, and execute project plans, schedules, and status reports to ensure timely delivery of engineering and financial objectives. • Coordinate part and prototype material orders using one or more of Our Client's internal systems (e.g., GPIRS, Aurora, EZ Budget). • Support validation planning and ensure test/build timing alignment by coordinating with engineers, suppliers, and test facilities. • Track and verify testing documentation and sign-off packages across all development phases. Budgeting & Financial Analysis. • Provide financial analysis, track materials budgets, and support forecasting activities. • Maintain EZ Budget system and serve as SME for material ordering tools. • Monitor status to budget for both material and purchased services; reconcile actuals, explain variances, and update forecasts. • Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting including MRD and executive-level status updates. • Process Purchased Service requests and maintain related tracking for compliance and transparency. • Collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, and Engineering teams to manage contracts, JV agreements, ICBAs, and cross-functional transfers. Basics • Bachelor's Degree. • Strong leadership and organizational skills. • Proven project management abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in cross-functional and remote teams. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized. • Understanding of product development lifecycle (concept to launch). • Familiarity with Our Client’s engineering and financial tools (e.g., GPIRS, Aurora, EZ Budget). • Onsite position. Expected to be onsite from Monday - Thursday. Preferred • Master's Degree. • Knowledge of Our Client’s financial systems and prototype part ordering tools. • PMA Certification or formal project management training. • Experience with BOM creation and maintenance. • Advanced data analysis or financial modeling capabilities. How You Will Be Successful • Envision the Future • Communicate Honestly and Broadly • Seek Technology and Business “First” • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks What We Offer • Competitive Salary • Comprehensive Benefit Package • 401(k) with matching contributions • Paid Time Off • Employee Discounts • Free training on all Altair products Why Work With Us Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing. For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges. Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.