Cockpit Design Release Engineer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Cockpit Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of cockpit components. The role manages programs and suppliers, tracks open issues and proactively resolves them, and delivers work to vehicle-program milestones through all phases of component release. This includes specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification, cross-functional alignment, program timelines, component packaging, hardware and software validation plans, ECU diagnostics, design reviews, FMEAs and DVPRs, PFMEA reviews, process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch planning, quality improvements, warranty response, and technical cost reductions.

The engineer identifies risks and maintains detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans, with frequent updates to senior leadership. The role works closely with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex cockpit systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment and require minimal direction.
• Logical thinking and ability to work through complex issues to find resolutions.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs.
• Excellent program management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design, development, and release of cockpit components.
• Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, LVDS, and Ethernet communication protocols and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with root cause and DFSS techniques, including is-is-not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, and fishbone/fault-tree analysis.
• Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and suppliers.
• Track open issues and proactively resolve them.
• Deliver to vehicle program milestones and manage cradle-to-grave release activities, including specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification, and cross-functional team alignment.
• Generate program development timelines and lead component packaging.
• Develop component/system hardware and software validation plans and ECU diagnostics.
• Conduct hardware and software design reviews; author, review, and approve FMEAs and DVPRs; and conduct PFMEA reviews.
• Address process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch plan development, quality improvements, warranty response, and technical cost reductions.
• Identify risks and maintain detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans, updating senior leadership frequently.
• Work with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex cockpit systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level