Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Design, develop, and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Systems and components may include low-pressure clean- and dirty-side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, resonators, air filters, brackets, and high-pressure charge ducts. The engineer is responsible for assigned air intake systems at any stage of development, from early packaging through component design and execution. The work supports air intake system, engine, and vehicle functional objectives and includes coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, physical testing, and related documentation. Depending on program assignments, the engineer may support sourcing and coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestone completion in line with best-practice designs and methodologies, including DFMEA and DVP&R, to minimize risk. The role may require occasional onsite support at engine and/or vehicle assembly plants. Additional responsibilities after vehicle launch include supporting quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost-reduction or value-optimization activities. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required, including travel to suppliers, corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and technical centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead and manage suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.
Ability to proactively communicate with teammates, stakeholders, and supervisor.
Ability to work 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 and components for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles.
Support assigned systems at any stage of development, including early packaging, component design, and execution.
Meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle-level functional objectives.
Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, physical testing, and documentation.
Support sourcing activities as assigned.
Coordinate and track supplier progress, part maturity, and milestones after suppliers are sourced.
Apply design best practices and methodologies, including DFMEA and DVP&R, to minimize risk.
Provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants.
Support quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost-reduction or value-optimization activities after vehicle launch.
Lead and manage suppliers and manage multiple concurrent activities.