MAHLE Powertrain's Engine Assembly Capabilities

1. Engine Assembly
MAHLE Powertrain has provided low volume engine Contact Information
assembly capability to the major OEMs for over 20 MAHLE Powertrain, LLC
years. Today we support niche performance and ramp- Novi, MI 48375
down engine builds and service sub-assembly logistics powertrain@us.mahle.com
(248) 473-6600
and supply. Our capacity helps free up our customer's
plant to concentrate on the high volume environment.
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2. Engine Assembly
Closed loop quality review processes ensure that any
anomalies are reported to the assembly or machining areas
for immediate attention and remedial action. Engine
assembly areas and associated cylinder head and block
sub-system assembly lines are segregated from the
machining areas to maintain a clean environment.
We have a wealth of experience in taking programs from
concept to manufacture; the adoption of existing customer
products for end of life-cycle run-outs; adopting existing
supplier bases to liberate the customer's own valuable
productive resources; reducing plant complexity and
management overheads; and delivering cost-effective
solutions to our customers.
Each assembly line is configured according to product MAHLE Powertrain has a track record of high achievement
volume and complexity. MAHLE Powertrain uses a in bringing together all the facets of an effective
combination of manual and automated processes, including manufacturing program, so minimizing the need for
multi-spindle and other appropriate dedicated tooling. customers to invest in additional resources. With the existing
Intelligent tooling and on-line computerized data capture world-wide facilities of MAHLE, these capabilities can be
systems are employed to monitor key build functions and duplicated in the geographic region best suited to meet our
collect significant data for compiling engine build records to customer’s needs.
ensure full traceability.
Completed engines are functionally tested at end-of-line
including hot testing or power-check dynamometer testing,
according to customer requirements, before proceeding to
final dress, packaging and dispatch. At a preset frequency,
engines are also audit tested using in-house dynamometers,
after which they are dismantled and checked for build
integrity.
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