CAE and product engineering services for automotive powertrains and e-mobility
Detroit Engineered Products is an automotive engineering consultancy built around CAE simulation and product development, with particular depth in powertrain and thermal systems. The company operates a proprietary CAE platform (DEP MeshWorks) spanning meshing, optimization, and CAD morphing. Hiring is heavily weighted toward mid-level engineering roles across the U.S., Mexico, and India, reflecting project-driven staffing for client work rather than platform scaling—a typical model for high-end consulting.
Founded in 1998 and based in Troy, Michigan, DEP is a 501–1,000-person engineering consultancy serving automotive OEMs and suppliers. The company operates globally with footprints in Europe, China, Korea, Japan, and India. Core offerings span CAE-driven consulting (morphing, optimization, value engineering), custom product engineering, powertrain and vehicle thermal analysis, electro-mechanical design, and e-mobility solutions. DEP MeshWorks, an internal software platform for rapid concept CAE and parametric model generation, underpins their delivery model and differentiates their consulting capability.
Primary tools include CATIA, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, HyperMesh, LS-DYNA, Nastran, and Abaqus. The company also operates MATLAB, Simulink, NX, Creo, and Teamcenter for design and lifecycle management across powertrain and vehicle projects.
Current projects focus on battery electric and hybrid vehicle design, powertrain CFD (engine cooling, transmission, driveline), thermal system modeling, HVAC component testing, and simulation validation—reflecting strong engagement on e-mobility platform development.
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