Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of automotive engineering experience
5+ years of experience in seat belt design, development, or validation
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Review design practices to ensure compliance with program requirements
Conduct commodity benchmarking as needed
Manage program-specific documentation like DVPR and DFMEA
Oversee supplier design and issue reviews
Draft change notices for design modifications
Evaluate supplier component testing and results
Ensure completion of compliance testing and reporting
Support pre-production and production launch activities
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle safety systems
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Exposure to global safety standards and certifications
Professional development opportunities in automotive engineering
Full Job Description
The Safety Restraint Systems - Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and release of seat belts to support Stellantis vehicle programs. The DRE will work with the Stellantis engineering organizations and supply base to package and develop the seat belt system and interface with teams such as purchasing, product design office, manufacturing and supply base groups to achieve program objectives. The DRE is responsible for the review of testing, parts, data and best practices to meet program requirements, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), ECE and other global certifications and will be responsible to assure that all program milestones, deliverables and targets are met for seat belts including cost, weight and investment.
The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reviewing design practices to meet program requirements
Conducting commodity benchmarking as required
Managing program specific documentation (e.g., DVPR, DFMEA)
Managing supplier design and open issues reviews
Writing change notices
Reviewing supplier component and system testing, test parts, and test results
Managing and completing compliance testing and reports
Support pre-production, production launch, and serial life builds
Support continuous improvement activity.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with seat belt design, development and/or validation
Highly motivated and driven to achieve goals
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Good communication, problem solving, computer and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Vehicle level restraint system experience
FMVSS or Homologation testing and certification experience
Experience with NX / Team Center CAD Software
Familiar with PFMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA and CAE impact analysis tools
Experience using proactive quality tools (Example: Design for Six Sigma)
Experience using reactive quality tools (Example: Kepner-Tregoe / Shainin)
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.
