Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components include various types of low-pressure clean and dirty side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, and other related items including resonators, air filters, and brackets. High pressure charge ducts may also be included. Candidate will be responsible for a set of air intake systems potentially in any/all stages of development. This includes early packaging, design and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle level functional objectives. Activities include coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing – as well as the documentation of those activities. Depending on program assignments, engineer may be required to support sourcing activities and/or once a supplier is sourced, coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestones are met and aligned to best practice designs and methodologies including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R) to minimize risk. The engineer is also expected to provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants. Other responsibilities include: supporting quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Five years of engineering experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead and manage Suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.
Ability to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisor.
Ability to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplace.
General knowledge of CAD design.
General knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles.
Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing.
Document design, development, and validation activities.
Support sourcing activities and track supplier progress.
Ensure part maturity and milestones are met.
Align designs and methodologies to best practices, including DFMEA and DVP&R.
Provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants.
Support quality concerns.
Validate process changes.
Conduct technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.