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Stellantis · 5 days ago

DRE - BIW Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a DRE - BIW Engineer to manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components. The role involves collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with performance targets, as well as providing onsite support during plant launches.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies. This includes parametric modeling using NX

Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives

Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies

Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teams

Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing

Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues

Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements

Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams

Qualification

NXCAD softwareMetal forming techniquesDFMEADVP&RAutomotive validation testingStellantis systemsProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area

Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems

Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques

Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with Stellantis change management, release, and warranty systems

Self-motivated individual

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering or related technical field

Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 suppliers

Experience with problem solving such as Red-X

Experience with robust design such as DFSS

Knowledge of global automotive standards

Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications

Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

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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