The Design Release Engineer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the end to end management of the design and production release of one or more projects. Projects include the low and/or high voltage vehicle battery, software and hardware integration for BSG, PHEV, and BEV vehicles released for NAFTA markets and has a support responsibility for supporting the Global Vehicle Safety & Compliance teams in all regions throughout APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and NA (including Mexico and Canada). The selected candidate will coordinate the release of designs, obtain design approvals, ensure designs are manufacturable, component readiness, track piece cost, investment & mass, support future design direction, lead and facilitate resolution of component issues, lead design changes through change management process, and support supplier quality assurance & warranty resolution. The Design Release Engineer will work with Stellantis suppliers (through Development Phases (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Product intent)) and with FCA cross-functional teams (Chief Engineers, architecture, purchasing, platform managers, program managers, and quality engineers) to ensure the successful launch and release of the product.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or a closely related degree field
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in the field of power electronics/battery pack releasing
- Experienced in validating and releasing of Electric Components for Automotive applications
- Self-starter with strong leadership, communication skills, and demonstrated problem solving ability
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
- Knowledgeable in regard to GD&T
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes of electrical components
- Knowledge Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
- Components releasing experience
- Knowledge in electrified powertrain propulsion systems
- Knowledge in Power Electronics
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) green / black-belt
- Knowledgeable in use of Team Center with experience in NX in a production release environment
