Design Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Steering Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and validation of steering systems. The position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience
Aptitude for mechanical engineering demonstrated by work experience or academic projects
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Strong GD&T skill set
Strong project management skills/experience
Proficiency in engineering disciplines, such as DVP&R, DFMEA, etc.
Formal training/experience in problem solving, quality and reliability
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green belt / Black Belt certification
Action oriented and customer focused
Experience in manufacturing of vehicle components and vehicle assembly
Previous experience with steering systems, with specific focus on SbW applications

Responsibilities

Managing the release of the components
Bill of material management
CAD drawings management
Design verification plan management
Physical testing management
Management of suppliers
Issuing change notices
Vehicle build support
Issue resolution
PPAP
Interface with Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, Quality and Assembly Plants
Manage product performance to meet functional, cost and weight targets
Perform product release and change management processes
Direct packaging in vehicle environment
Manage supplier and internal DVP&Rs and DFMEAs
Support AQP, PSO, product launch, and ongoing maintenance of carryover product
Be responsible for design and release of designated components
Develop and refine requirements considering functional, safety, reliability, and performance