Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
3 to 5+ years of experience in automotive product engineering.
Experience with vehicle closures, latches, or complex plastic assemblies preferred.
Knowledge of automotive production launch cycles (APQP, PPAP).
Familiarity with GD&T, injection molding, and mechanism dynamics.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of exterior door latching systems and related components.
Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and external suppliers.
Execute DFMEAs and DVP&Rs to address quality and validation issues.
Utilize CAD tools like NX or CATIA V5 for component packaging.
Conduct root-cause analysis and support production launches at assembly plants.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work arrangements.
Employee discounts on vehicles and services.
Full Job Description
A Design Release Engineer (DRE) in this group at Stellantis manages components "from cradle to grave"-spanning initial concept development, supplier coordination, physical validation, and final manufacturing plant launch.
Key Responsibilities
Component Ownership: Lead the complete technical design, development, packaging, and release of exterior door latching systems, cinch mechanisms, or handles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface directly with Vehicle Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Assembly Plants, and external tier-1 suppliers.
Quality & Validation: Build and execute DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&Rs (Design Verification Plan and Report) to resolve NVH, water-sealing, or functional robustness issues.
Data & Tool Management: Review and package components within the vehicle environment using CAD tools like NX or CATIA V5.
Production Support: Drive root-cause analysis investigations (5-Why, Red X) and provide launch support directly at manufacturing assembly plants.
Core Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a highly relevant engineering discipline.
Experience: Typically requires 3 to 5+ years of automotive product engineering experience. Specific exposure to vehicle closures, latches, magnets, complex plastic assemblies, or soft-close mechanisms is heavily preferred.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with automotive production launch cycles (APQP, PPAP), GD&T, injection molding, or mechanism dynamics.
