Stellantis

Design Systems Engineer - HD Truck Driveline, Axles and 4WD systems

Stellantis • $110K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
  • At least 5 years in Automotive Engineering and/or Geared Systems
  • MSME or equivalent engineering degree preferred
  • 10+ years in Transmission and/or Driveline Engineering preferred
  • Familiarity with Stellantis engineering systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Act as main point of contact between Chief Engineer and Product Release Center
  • Manage integration and balancing of driveline, axles, and 4WD hardware systems
  • Schedule and conduct hardware design reviews and assess design proposals
  • Organize virtual analysis and ensure completion of virtual DVP/Scorecard before prototypes
  • Oversee DFMEA and DRBFM team reviews for design control transparency
  • Manage complexity charts for assembly part numbers in driveline systems
  • Coordinate prototype orders and BOM builds for program milestones

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with Chief Engineer and product teams
  • Engagement in high-impact projects affecting driveline systems
  • Development of leadership skills through cross-functional team management
  • Potential exposure to innovative engineering practices and technologies
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction efforts
Full Job Description
The Design Systems Engineer acts as the primary interface between the Chief Engineer group and Product Release Center. and will be primarily responsible for managing System, interfaces and interactions between components / subsystems of the gear reducer and driveline system and will be responsible for the following:
  • Driveline, Axles and 4WD hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing)
    • Interfacing with individual COEs
    • Manufacturing
    • Suppliers
    • Development Validation Center
  • Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required
  • Organize reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders
  • Manage Transmission and/or Driveline System and Interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions
  • Manages Assembly (BOM) Part# Complexity Charts including all Transmission, Gear Reducer and/or Driveline Systems with a clear definition of each assembly part#
  • Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders; Confirms proto hardware orders and procurement to meet program build(s) milestones
  • Coordinate BOM and experimental builds with Assistant Chief Engineer
  • Leads and manages build readiness tasks (build fixtures, test fixtures, dyno support)
  • Supports Chief Engineer & Assistant Chief Engineer to develop manpower needs and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/Mid-Cycle Actions/New Programs
  • Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, Lessons Learned, and Engineering Best Practices are updated and aligned
  • Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with Product Release Center, Design Validation Center and Value Optimization teams
  • Represents Chief Engineer in managing the "lessons learned" document for the program and ensure that TS (Technical Specialist) receive those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly
  • Reviews Transmission and/or driveline system and applicable component "Validation Completion" status with DVC team periodically & provides update to Chief Engineer
  • Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of "follow up items" and decision maker on issuing GIMS for buds of problems
  • Manage Quality Initiative and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list
  • Elevate resource issues as needed
  • Work on special projects as needed


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including a minimum of 5 years of experience in Automotive Engineering and/or Geared Systems

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MSME or equivalent engineering degree
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Transmission and/or Driveline Engineering
  • Knowledge of Stellantis engineering systems

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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