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Stellantis · 1 month ago

Design Release Engineer – Intake Air Handling System

Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Design Release Engineer for the Intake Air Handling System. This role involves design, development, and technical leadership in the creation and validation of engine air intake components, driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design of the intake air handling system hardware that brings air into the engine

Develop and refine the air handling system for function, cost and quality, durability, NVH, etc

Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards

Collaborate with other engineering teams (airflow, thermal, packaging) to integrate the air handling system into the different engines & vehicles

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 air handling systems

Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements

Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for air handling components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs

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 turbocharger components, including vibration, crash, and thermal testing

Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of turbocharger components

Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring turbocharger components meet functional and performance metrics

Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fitment, safety, and integration of turbocharger components into the overall vehicle platform

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

Qualification

Design Release EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisProduction Part Approval ProcessBill of Materials managementDesign Failure Mode AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical DocumentationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience in design and development of automotive components, specifically air intake systems

Proficiency in CAD modeling and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Strong understanding of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership abilities

Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience with turbocharger components

Knowledge of regulatory and customer specifications for automotive components

Familiarity with testing strategies for automotive components

Company

Stellantis

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Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.

Founded in 2021

Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.stellantis.com/

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