Stellantis

Design Release Engineer

Stellantis • $80K — $95K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in automotive seating systems design and development
  • Technical knowledge of injection molding, tooling, and material properties
  • Familiarity with automotive standards and validation processes
  • Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX and/or PLM/CATIA V5 is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and release of various seating components
  • Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, durability, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage design activities following Stellantis design practices
  • Ensure seamless integration of seat systems within vehicles
  • Collaborate with suppliers on feasibility and quality initiatives
  • Support APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation activities
  • Track program timing, cost, and quality targets and resolve technical issues

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Employee discounts on products and services
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Design Release Engineer (DRE) for our seat complete group. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and release of seating systems and components. Additionally, the DRE ensures compliance with performance, cost, and timing objectives. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of seat components and processes and will interface with other commodities such as cockpit, trim, restraints, body, electrical, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Component Ownership:
  • Lead design and release of various seating components as they relate to the final seat assembly and JIT delivery
  • Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, durability, and regulatory requirements
  • Engineering Execution:
  • Lead the design & development activities according to Stellantis design practices
  • Ensure seat system packages correctly and integrates seamlessly within the vehicle
  • Manage change control through CN systems
  • Supplier Interface:
  • Work closely with suppliers on design feasibility, resolving engineering issues, manufacturing constraints & quality initiatives
  • Support APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R and validation activities
  • Program Delivery:
  • Track and meet program timing, cost, and quality targets
  • Resolve technical issues promptly and escalate risks as needed
  • Support launch and plant build events


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
  • A minimum of 2 years in automotive seating systems design, development & launch
  • Knowledge of injection molding, tooling, and material properties
  • Familiarity with automotive standards and validation processes
  • Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX and/or PLM/CATIA V5 are a plus
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and lightweighting strategies


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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