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Stellantis · 5 hours ago

Design Release Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support the development and integration of mechatronic components. The role involves collaborating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and performance objectives, and managing the design release process to meet vehicle program milestones.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Directly involved with supplier design efforts and design reviews to ensure the supplier design meets Stellantis expectations as listed in Stellantis specifications

Ensure systems comply with quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives

Collaborate with advanced team to develop, define, and package system designs prior to sourcing

Serve as regional on-site Mechatronics component support

Develop and maintain core boundary diagrams, interface matrices, parameter diagrams, Design for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R)

Support system integration and proper function with surrounding components, network communications, and Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, and investigations on new technology

Support quality and warranty initiatives with technical specifications and evaluations

Ensure part variation and failure modes are addressed in an expedited way to improve customer satisfaction

Support business case studies and develop innovative ways of meeting required functional objectives and technical specifications with reduced investment

Perform technical evaluations during the Request for Quote (RFQ) process

Responsible for meeting all vehicle program milestones and conducting all releasing processes within Stellantis related to the component and its interface within the vehicle

Apply design best practices and lessons learned from past product developments within Stellantis

Responsible to interface with EE systems engineering in the development of vehicle functional (VF) specifications and work with our suppliers on Requirements Analysis (RAR)

Review and approve software and hardware releases/changes including DVP&Rs and Software Component Verification/Validation Reports (CVVRs)

Support efforts to meet warranty targets and relevant quality service field initiatives

Communicate component product development status on a weekly basis via DRE authored and maintained open issues list/project timelines and technical presentations

Ensure component level regulatory compliance requirements are met by coordinating with suppliers and internal Stellantis regulatory compliance teams

Direct suppliers in developing, testing, and releasing hardware and software to meet Stellantis vehicle level functional objectives and sub-system level behavior objectives

Qualification

Mechatronic component designAdvanced CAD softwareLINCAN communicationsGeometric DimensioningTolerancingElectrical test benchesGlobal project managementReactive Problem-Solving ToolsStellantis systems knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree field

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the automotive industry

Valid driver's license and willing to travel outside of the country (less than 20% travel)

Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail

Understanding of components and physical integration in vehicles

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience with global project management and leading cross-functional teams

Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as TeamCenter Vis, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks

Experience designing and operating electrical test benches for software integration

Demonstrated experience with Reactive Problem-Solving Tools

Possess working knowledge of Stellantis systems

Preferred

Mechatronic component design and release experience preferred

Prefer candidate with demonstrated experience with LIN and CAN network communications

Prefer candidate with demonstrated experience with calibration and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, INCA, Witech, or CDA

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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