Design Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Sensor Design and Release Engineer, part of Stellantis Propulsion Systems, is responsible for designing, developing, and releasing sensors and related components for gasoline and diesel powertrain applications, with a focus on delta pressure, exhaust, and emissions-related sensors. The engineer works closely with designers, CAE groups, suppliers, and manufacturing to develop robust designs for function and manufacturability. Responsibilities span product design from concept through launch, component and system packaging, release of 2D drawings and 3D models, development of performance specifications, and resolution of production product issues. The role also includes creating and maintaining DFMEAs and DVPs and conducting center-of-excellence reviews for design robustness. The engineer supports current production components as well as future development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree field.
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
Previous component releasing experience.
Knowledge of electrical sensor design specific to engine-based powertrains.
Basic understanding of propulsion system calibration and vehicle components.
Basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience with basic PC software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Knowledge of hardware release processes, DFMEAs, DVPs, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Additional experience with vehicle and engine control modules; designing components manufactured from plastic and metal stamping; and/or OEM experience with advanced quality tools such as DFMEA, DVPR, function models, or NX CAD skills.
Experience releasing components at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
Experience with 3D FEA and flow analysis.
Green Belt in Design for Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and release sensors and related components for gasoline and diesel powertrain applications, focusing on delta pressure, exhaust, and emissions-related sensors.
Collaborate with designers, CAE groups, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure designs are robust in function and manufacturing.
Manage product design from concept to launch.
Develop component and system packaging.
Release 2D drawings and 3D models.
Develop performance specifications.
Resolve production product issues.
Create and maintain DFMEAs and DVPs.
Conduct center-of-excellence reviews for design robustness.
Support current production components and future development projects.