Stellantis

Design Release Engineer - SAI Systems and General Adaptation

Stellantis • $95K — $115K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of automotive design and manufacturing experience.
  • Strong grasp of component-level design and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiar with DFMEA and DVP&R documentation.
  • Knowledgeable about material properties and CAE analysis.
  • Ability to define system and component requirements.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Experienced in project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of secondary air injection systems and adaptation components.
  • Develop concepts based on performance and system constraints.
  • Support CAD modeling and design validation methods.
  • Collaborate with engineering groups for system integration.
  • Manage design release activities from concept to production.
  • Own the Bill of Materials and Engineering Change Notices.
  • Lead Production Part Approval Process and ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement in innovative automotive projects.
  • Exposure to global technical expertise.
  • Contribution to improving vehicle performance and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Design & Development
  • Lead the design of SAI (secondary air injection systems) and other general adaptation components, ensuring alignment with engine and vehicle requirements.
  • Develop and refine concepts for SAI systems and adaptation components based on packaging, performance, and system constraints.
  • Support CAD modeling, CAE analysis, and other design validation methods-including VSA (Variable Simulation Assembly)-to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups (engine, vehicle, systems, packaging) to integrate SAI systems and adaptation components into the engine and overall vehicle architecture.
  • As a DRE, partner with SAI and general adaptation technical expert lead to uphold engineering best practices throughout component development.
  • Maintain sourcing documentation for relevant components, including SOR templates, Part Inspection Standards, and Technical Specification Lists.

Release & Program Management
  • Manage design release activities from early concept through production, ensuring timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
  • Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (CNs) for assigned system components.
  • Ensure that all parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets; work closely with purchasing to support on-time sourcing.
  • Lead the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for SAI systems and adaptation components, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to ensure successful release, handling, assembly, and implementation of designs.

Technical Guidance & Problem Solving
  • Participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with the global Technical Expert community.
  • Provide technical leadership during development and production to resolve design issues, material challenges, and manufacturing process concerns.
  • Lead DFMEA activities and other risk assessment processes to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
  • Support the development of test strategies, including bench-level and vehicle-level system testing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability of assigned components.
  • Collaborate with validation teams to define and execute testing plans that meet functional and performance requirements.
  • Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fit, safety, and system compatibility within vehicle platforms.

Documentation & Reporting
  • Support development and maintenance of engineering best practices in collaboration with the technical expert lead.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation-including design specifications, drawings, DVP&Rs, and validation reports.
  • Ensure all technical documentation aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
  • Provide clear status updates, timing reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing within the automotive industry
  • Strong understanding of component-level design and manufacturing processes, including formation, assembly, and integration.
  • Familiarity with product development documentation such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
  • Knowledge of material properties, rigidity, compliance, strength, GD&T, CAE analysis, and VSA.
  • Ability to define system and component-level requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Demonstrated project management experience.
  • Proven understanding of Design Release Engineer responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in SAI systems.
  • Hands-on experience developing and executing validation plans.
  • Key traits for success: action-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, customer-focused, strong problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX, Team Center

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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