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Stellantis · 3 days ago

Engine Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking an Engine Validation Engineer responsible for building and executing the engine validation plan for a major engine program. The role involves managing the bill of materials, coordinating build schedules, conducting tests, and leading the development of test procedures for internal combustion engines.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Carry out Bill of Materials (BOM) management, releasing the BOM into Stellantis BOM management system

Manage receipt of full bill of material for engine assemblies

Coordinate build schedule to meet Customer (Testing & Vehicle Builds / Others). Lead / support actual engine build in EBU and preparation in METS

Support Dyno Testing

Maintain build records of each engine and arrange disposition or storage as needed

Successfully build and deliver Engine Assemblies to dyno cells for design verification (DV) testing and Mule level vehicle builds. Product Launches noted in section(iv) below

Lead the Maintenance, Development, and Improvement of Test Procedures, Design Validation Plans, (“DV”) and Process Validation plans (“PV”) for Internal Combustion Engines

Lead development and execution of DV and PV tests, and process validation tests based on performance requirements, core DVP, DFMEA, field issues/design issues and best practices

Provide technical expertise in investigation of validation issues, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans

Review and publish test results to the greater team

Conduct tests, recreate failure modes identified during validation testing, or warranty claims

Create Incident Reports for each issue to ensure engineering team drives issues to closure

Report out regularly to the Chief Engineer organization on the status and progress of testing, this reporting will continue weekly until the validation plan is completed and signed off by the Chief Engineer

As testing progresses, the Validation Engineer will update the Test Timing Plan and the DVP&R document to ensure they are kept current on at least a weekly basis

After testing, organize the post test analysis and teardown activity along with the project team to identify any issues or concerns

Review reports with the Chief Engineer and file them in PDS

Provide instructions for disposition, re-use or recycling of the test properties

A final review must be completed when all validation activity is complete to ensure all records are properly collected and stored

Qualification

Engine validationDFMEADVP&RAutomotive engine designValidation plansOrganizedInterpersonal communicationTeam leadershipProblem solvingCustomer focus

Required

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field

Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R

Familiarity with automotive engine design, components, and testing

Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience

Critical character traits to ensure success: Organized, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Preferred

Advanced degree in with emphasis in engine development, control systems, or calibration

Understanding of CAN communication

Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans for engine components

5 years or more in design, development and / or validation of engines

Experience with engine teardowns and rebuilds

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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