Design Release Engineer - Wiper / Washing Systems

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Wiper / Washing Systems at Stellantis in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is an end-to-end component ownership role. The engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and production release of wiper mechanisms, blades, arms, washer reservoirs, pumps, hoses, and nozzles for global vehicle programs. The role involves leading subsystem engineering from concept through full-volume production, integrating with vehicle engineering groups, coordinating suppliers, and supporting validation, change management, and vehicle launches. The engineer also investigates field warranty issues and pursues cost or weight improvements. ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that partners with clients across industries and provides mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The position is at Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI. Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited discipline.
Typically 3 to 5+ years of experience as a product, component, or design release engineer within the automotive industry.
Proven track record in developing fluidic systems, electromechanical linkages, or similar exterior hardware components.
Practical understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) workflows.
Strong project management abilities, proactive problem-solving skills, and the capacity to negotiate complex supplier relationships under tight program timelines.

Nice To Haves

Direct product experience with wiper motor electronics, fluid dynamics (washer delivery), or glass packaging.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience handling international vehicle program rollouts.
Experience with NX or CATIA for 3D modeling, packaging, and drawing generation.
Experience with Teamcenter for managing data structures, geometry releases, and engineering changes.
Experience with Stellantis internal change management platforms, GIMS/ISS for issue tracking, and AMPS sheets for assembly plant documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering design, development, packaging, and production release of wiper and washer subsystems from concept through full-volume production.
Coordinate with interfacing vehicle commodities, including Body-in-White (BIW), Electrical/Electronics (EE), Software, and Styling/Product Design Office (PDO).
Serve as the single point of contact for external suppliers, managing delivery timelines, engineering progress, and first-piece sign-offs.
Build and execute the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), develop Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and ensure the system meets performance, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
Author, track, and validate engineering change notices (ECN/ECR) and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM).
Provide on-site engineering support at manufacturing plants during pilot vehicle builds and production launches to resolve fit, finish, or functional performance issues.
Perform root-cause analysis on field warranty data and implement cost-optimization or weight-reduction actions.