Design Release Engineer - Power Liftgate Sensors

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Engineer will be responsible for system and component design and release activities for the Power liftgate Handsfree kick sensor and the Power Liftgate Anti-Pinch Sensors and associated hardware. The scope includes both mechanical and electrical/electronic components. Responsibilities encompass end‑to‑end product development, from concept through validation and production release.

Key duties include designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leading DVP‑driven product development and validation activities; performing structural engineering analysis; supporting electronic hardware and software validation; and preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives. The role also supports continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

The position requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional internal teams across Stellantis, including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to ensure successful program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements.
• Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R.
• Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA.
• Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes.
• Passion for vehicles and the ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics.
• Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues.
• Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in engineering.
• Catia V5 or NX training.
• Power liftgate sensing device or other Mechatronics experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and program management skills.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical / electronic components.
• Manufacturing or launch experience.
• Component or system testing.
• Product creation.
• DFSS (design for six sigma).

Responsibilities

• System and component design and release activities for Power liftgate Handsfree kick sensor and Power Liftgate Anti-Pinch Sensors and associated hardware.
• End-to-end product development, from concept through validation and production release.
• Designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology.
• Leading DVP-driven product development and validation activities.
• Performing structural engineering analysis.
• Supporting electronic hardware and software validation.
• Preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives.
• Supporting continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams (manufacturing, quality, purchasing, program management) to ensure successful program execution.

What This Job Offers

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