Design Systems Engineer – FWD AT, CVT & Hybrid Transmissions

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) reports to the Chief Engineer and serves as the primary interface between the Chief Engineering group and PRC. The role is primarily responsible for managing systems, interfaces, and interactions between components and subsystems of transmission and driveline systems. It supports product delivery for current production, new product development, and advanced projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree field.
At least 7 years of engineering experience in product development design and release, including at least 2 years of propulsion systems experience.
Demonstrated experience leading collaborative and global teams.
Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes.
Advanced English language skills (90% in reading and writing).
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Excellent work ethic, organizational skills, and communication skills.
A willingness to go “above and beyond” always.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Own transmission and driveline hardware systems, including integration and system balancing of all components.
Interface with individual COEs, Manufacturing, suppliers, and the Development Validation Center.
Schedule hardware system design reviews across PRC and review DRE design proposals as required.
Organize reviews with the Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensure the Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed before prototype hardware orders.
Manage transmission and driveline system and interface DFMEA / DRBFM team reviews to ensure transparency and develop cohesive Design Controls leading to robust DVP actions.
Manage Assembly (BOM) Part# Complexity Charts for all Axle & Driveline Systems, with a clear definition of each assembly part number.
Manage the BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders and confirm prototype hardware orders and procurement to meet program build milestones.
Coordinate BOM and experimental builds with ACE.
Lead and manage build readiness tasks, including build fixtures, test fixtures, and dyno support.
Support CE and ACE in developing FTE and ER&D/ED&D cost roll-ups for Minor/MCA/New Programs.
Review and approve change notices, ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned.
Lead Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) efforts and alignment with PRC, DVC, and VO teams.
Represent CE in managing the program lessons-learned document and ensure Technical Specialists receive timely updates to update E-BPs.
Periodically review transmission and driveline system and applicable component Validation Completion status with the DVC team and provide updates to CE.
Coordinate DRBTR reviews, keep follow-up items, and decide whether to issue GIMS for “buds” of problems.
Manage CQI and GIMS cross-functional task force teams with ACE; create priorities and action plans, track progress, and align and update the initiatives list.
Elevate resource issues as needed to CE and the Senior Manager for PRC.
Work on special projects as needed.