Stellantis

Technical Expert Network Lead, Design Release Engineer - Engine Covers

Stellantis • $90K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • Proficient in product development documentation such as DFMEA, DVP&R, and technical specification management.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, CAE analysis, GD&T, and VSA for tolerance validation.
  • Demonstrated project management, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to author system/component level requirements.
  • Preferred: Advanced degree with 8+ years in the field and familiarity with 3D CAD programs (e.g., Siemens NX).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of engine and NVH covers to meet performance, packaging, and vehicle specifications.
  • Develop and refine CAD models, perform FEA and VSA testing, and validate designs against regulatory standards.
  • Manage design release activities from concept through production stages, including milestone approvals and PPAP compliance.
  • Drive technical reviews, chair expert meetings, and lead DFMEA and risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with NVH, PDO, vehicle, packaging, manufacturing, and validation teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Maintain and update engineering documentation, sourcing documents, BOMs, and ECNs to align with project timelines.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of components.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:
  • Lead the design of engine beauty covers and NVH covers, ensuring alignment with engine and vehicle requirements.
  • Develop and refine concepts for engine covers, NVH covers, and other general adaptation components per packaging and performance requirements.
  • Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods including use of VSA (Variable Simulation Assembly) to ensure fit for tolerance variations and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams (NVH, PDO, vehicle, packaging) to integrate engine covers and NVH covers into the overall vehicle architecture.
  • As TEN lead, ensure engineering design and best practices are being maintained and followed during the design and development of new covers.
  • Maintain sourcing documents for engine beauty covers and NVH covers (SOR Templates, Part Inspection Standards, Technical Specification Lists).

Release & Program Management:
  • Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
  • Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
  • Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for engine beauty covers and NVH covers ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and ability to handle and assemble and implementation of designs.

Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:
  • TEN (technical expert network) lead for engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • Chair weekly / bi-weekly Technical Expert meetings with the global community.
  • Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems.
  • Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
  • Participate in the development of testing strategies for engine beauty covers and NVH covers including vibration, crash, thermal, and NVH system testing.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring engine covers and NVH covers meet functional and performance metrics.
  • Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of engine beauty covers and NVH covers into the overall vehicle platforms.

Documentation & Reporting:
  • Lead the team to develop and maintain engineering best practices.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
  • Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
  • Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of engine covers and NVH covers.
  • Understanding of engine beauty cover and NVH cover related manufacturing processes, i.e. how they are created, how they can be formed, how they can be assembled into engines, vehicles, etc.
  • Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R.
  • Understanding of materials functional characteristics, rigidity, compliance, strength, CAE Analysis, and GD&T and VSA.
  • Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • Ability to author system/component level requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills/experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of requirements for engine beauty covers and NVH covers.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8 or more years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing of engine beauty covers and NVH covers.
  • 10 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer.
  • Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans.
  • Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
  • Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX.

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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