Design System Engineer - Large Gas Engines

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) - Engines coordinates the technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. The scope includes base engine design and validation. The role supports an assigned engine program and is responsible for technical execution, development and validation planning, cross-functional problem solving, and delivery of program commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related degree field.
• At least 8 years of propulsion-system-related engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased-gate launch processes for product development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and prepare presentations for them.
• Strong cross-functional team management skills and superior written and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• 10 or more years of propulsion-system-related engineering and/or program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of and compliance with the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process (PSDP) for an assigned engine program, summarizing technical inputs for recommendations and presentation to executive leadership.
• Approve technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications, bulletins, engine build books, and service manuals.
• Approve and execute the complete engine mechanical development and validation plan for all project phases.
• Serve as the company point of contact for engine-related issues on assigned projects.
• Lead global cross-functional teams across technical domains through root cause analysis and implementation of robust solutions.
• Lead Release Engineers (DREs) and designers within the engine team to meet program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components, including cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, and timing.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives, including supplier resourcing risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to project commitments.

What This Job Offers

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