Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or related field
5 years of engineering experience in automotive product design and validation
Experience with halfshafts or propshafts
Understanding of transmission, driveline & axles
Familiarity with automotive manufacturing and quality processes
Advanced English proficiency (90% reading and writing)
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead suppliers
Responsibilities
Own the design and delivery of assigned driveshaft and halfshaft components
Develop subject matter expertise for specific components or assemblies
Coach entry-level engineers as needed
Manage supplier product engineering activities and deliverables
Prepare engineering work plans aligned with project milestones
Execute engineering deliverables per technical infrastructure and product development processes
Conduct root cause analysis for driveline and axle failures
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and coaching
Exposure to complex projects with new technologies
Collaboration with industry experts and stakeholders
Involvement in cost reduction initiatives
Travel opportunities to supplier and manufacturing sites
Full Job Description
The candidate acts as the owner of assigned driveshaft and/or halfshafts and executes product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and STLA best practices and responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for the assigned components and products. Components and products may be complex, or include new technology, requiring related and relevant prior experience.
The Candidate will also:
Develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies as assigned
Coach entry level engineers as required
Recognized as single point leadership contact for suppliers' product engineering.
Manages and tracks supplier product engineering activities and deliverables, including supplier test plans and test execution.
Prepares product engineering work plans in accordance with program and project timing and milestones.
Executes engineering deliverables in adherence to technical infrastructure and product development process deliverables, reviews, sign-offs, and report-outs, including:
Develops technical requirements for components and subsystems of driveline & axles including purchased assemblies.
Completes all required technical source package documentation to support supplier quotes
Evaluates designs to the engineering best practice documents and completes supplier design reviews
Captures all lessons learned, and ensures timely execution of all calculations, analysis, and simulation in alignment with test plans and requirements
Develops DFMEAs and evaluates designs for failure modes robustness
Develops and executes component and subsystem DVP&R plans to validate all aspects of new designs and design changes, including DRBTR.
Supports the development of the system DVP&Rs
Develops tools, test procedures and acceptance criteria for driveline & axles, components, subassemblies and purchased assemblies
Collaborates appropriate design detailing and CAE activities
Ensures transfer functions and physics-based analysis are defined and documented for all actuation subsystems and components.
Delivers EBOM, models, drawings for components, subassemblies, and purchased assemblies
Generates engineering documentation in support of change management, including DRBFM
Delivers parts / hardware to pilot builds, including requisitions for prototypes and ED&D.
Collaborates with transmission and driveline systems subject matter experts, ACEs, DSEs, AEs, and other stakeholders to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes.
Prepares status reports and presentations for management and CE organization
Supports manufacturing on production-related issues
Generates cost reduction ideas and develops and executes corresponding design and validation plans.
Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develops solutions for warranty issues
Conducts root cause analysis of driveline & axles failures and identify the root cause/s
Conducts Layered Process Audits at supplier plants for assigned components.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering degree or related degree field
5 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry or product engineering design, validation and engineering projects development with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier
Halfshaft/Propshaft experience
Experience or understanding in transmission, driveline & axles or related area
Thorough understanding of vehicle functions and general vehicle architecture
Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including USA, Canada & Mexico, or Europe / Asia
Assembly and computer aided design (NX / CATIA)
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Other languages: Italian or French
Master's degree highly desired
Green/Black Belt in Shainin or DFSS
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Engineering
Leadership, organization, planning, decision making and strategic thinking skills
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience
Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
Training in problem solving techniques
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.
