Stellantis

Audio Integration & Active Sound Engineer

Stellantis • $80K — $110K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of engineering experience, preferably in audio system testing or development.
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical systems and audio system functionality.
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle powertrain performance and noise characteristics.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and integration of audio and active sound systems.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align specifications with vehicle features.
  • Create and maintain system-level specification documents.
  • Analyze vehicle program data for audio system optimization.
  • Support early program definition regarding cost and development timing.
  • Manage the Bill of Materials for AIAS components.
  • Define wiring harness specifications for AIAS components.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in innovative projects within the automotive industry.
  • Involvement in early-stage program development and efficiency initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Audio Integration & Active Sound (AIAS) Engineer is responsible for the full product lifecycle of audio and active sound systems across multiple vehicle programs. As an AIAS engineer, you will be responsible for working with internal teams and suppliers to plan, design, develop and validate audio & active sound systems. You will be responsible for solving integration issues and ensuring that the entire system is ready for production, as well as supporting ongoing serial life and quality activities.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Own audio and active sound system development, validation, and integration activities at the vehicle, system, and component levels
  • Collaborate closely with VF (Vehicle Function) and CFTS (Core Functional Technical Specification) writers to align internal specifications to each vehicle program's feature list.
  • Create and maintain specification documents with system-level AIAS requirements (EQs, CPDs, SGIDs, etc).
  • Analyze and interpret vehicle program series cards and product grids to determine impact on audio and active sound systems and identify opportunities for optimization / complexity reduction.
  • Support early program definition with audio and active sound system cost and development timing needs.
  • Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (CNs) for AIAS components (amplifiers, speakers, microphones, etc.)
  • Define and release wiring harness definitions for AIAS components in iSpeed.
  • Support vehicle-level CAD databases and milestones with core and vehicle-specific AIAS components.
  • Lead packaging and design efforts for speakers, amplifiers, microphones, speaker enclosures and vehicle-specific mounting needs.
  • Ensure all AIAS parts meet performance, quality, cost, and vehicle program timing requirements.
  • Develop and track implementation of DVP&R and DFMEA for new AIAS components and systems.
  • Support pre-production vehicle builds (X1, X2, X3) to ensure all AIAS components meet manufacturing requirements.
  • Support triage and resolution of audio and active sound related hardware and software issues on test benches and pre-production vehicles.
  • Coordinate and develop vehicle and system-specific audio and active sound acoustic tunings.
  • Support NVH evaluation and buy-off of active sound feature implementations in pre-production and production vehicles.
  • Maintain accurate scorecards, prepare technical presentations and summaries and report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments for program and management reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness within the AIAS organization
  • Support competitive benchmarking and AIAS target setting activities
  • Research, analyze, and interpret quality and customer feedback data to enable early identification of customer-facing issues and develop actionable solutions.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum of 1 years of engineering experience; Audio system testing or development experience preferred
  • Fundamental understanding of vehicle electrical systems and overall audio system functionality
  • Basic understanding of vehicle powertrain performance and noise behaviors
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Strong planning, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as effectively within cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience in vehicle, powertrain, or audio and active sound component development and validation
  • Experience using Stellantis systems such as EBOM, JIRA, RTC, Teamcenter, QFS, PowerBI
  • Demonstrated experience using audio measurement and analysis tools
  • Experience with automotive electrical and infotainment system root cause analysis
  • Proven ability to solve technical problems and communicate solutions clearly
  • Proven ability to manage and communicate with multiple Tier 1 suppliers
  • Experience working with, or supporting, cross functional, cross organization, and inter-regional engineering teams

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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