Driveline & Axle Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driveline & Axle Product Release Center acts as the owner of assigned driveline & axle components (axles, eDM gearbox, RDM, PTU, T-Case, prop shaft, half shaft, brackets, etc.) and executes product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and FCA PCPC (the “how”) and will be responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for the assigned components and products. Components and products may be complex, or include new technology, requiring related and relevant prior experience. The candidate will also develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies as assigned, and coach entry-level engineers as required. The candidate will be recognized as a single point leadership contact for suppliers’ product engineering, manages and tracks supplier product engineering activities and deliverables, including supplier test plans and test execution, prepares product engineering work plans in accordance with program and project timing and milestones, completes and documents advanced analysis and simulation of actuation mechanisms, including electro-mechanical and servo-hydraulic subsystems, and executes engineering deliverables in adherence to technical infrastructure and product development process deliverables, reviews, sign-offs, and report-outs. The candidate also develops technical requirements for components and subsystems of driveline & axles including purchased assemblies, completes all required technical source package documentation to support supplier quotes, evaluates designs to the engineering best practice documents and completes supplier design reviews, captures all lessons learned, and ensures timely execution of all calculations, analysis, and simulation in alignment with test plans and requirements. Develops DFMEAs and evaluates designs for failure modes robustness. Develops and executes component and subsystem DVP&R plans to validate all aspects of new designs and design changes, including DRBTR. Supports the development of the system DVP&Rs. Develops tools, test procedures and acceptance criteria for driveline & axles, components, subassemblies and purchased assemblies. Collaborates appropriate design detailing and CAE activities. Ensures transfer functions and physics-based analysis are defined and documented for all actuation subsystems and components. Delivers EBOM, models, drawings for components, subassemblies, and purchased assemblies. Generates engineering documentation in support of change management, including DRBFM. Delivers parts / hardware to pilot builds, including requisitions for prototypes and ED&D. Collaborates with transmission and driveline systems subject matter experts, ACEs, DSEs, AEs, and other stakeholders to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes. Prepares status reports and presentations for management and CE organization. Supports manufacturing on production-related issues. Generates cost reduction ideas and develops and executes corresponding design and validation plans. Participates in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develops solutions for warranty issues. Conducts root cause analysis of driveline & axles failures and identifies the root cause/s. Conducts Layered Process Audits at supplier plants for assigned components.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
8 or more years of engineering experience in the automotive industry or product engineering design, validation and engineering projects development with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier
Experience or understanding in transmission, driveline & axles or related area
Thorough understanding of vehicle functions and general vehicle architecture
Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write)
Leadership, organization, planning, decision making and strategic thinking skills
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience
Proactive, Learning, self-driven, Teamwork oriented
Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
Training in problem solving techniques
Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including USA, Canada & Mexico, or Europe / Asia
Assembly and computer aided design (NX / CATIA)
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Engineering
Other languages: Italian or French
Master’s degree highly desired
Green/Black Belt in Shainin or DFSS
Knowledge of Stellantis Systems and/or products a plus
CAE/CFD experiences with Powertrain structures
Experience with the fundamentals of CAN communications
Experience with electric motors for automotive applications
Knowledge of Casting and Injection Molding processes

Responsibilities

Act as the owner of assigned driveline & axle components (axles, eDM gearbox, RDM, PTU, T-Case, prop shaft, half shaft, brackets, etc.)
Execute product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and FCA PCPC
Be responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for assigned components and products
Develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies
Coach entry-level engineers
Be recognized as a single point leadership contact for suppliers’ product engineering
Manage and track supplier product engineering activities and deliverables, including supplier test plans and test execution
Prepare product engineering work plans in accordance with program and project timing and milestones
Complete and document advanced analysis and simulation of actuation mechanisms, including electro-mechanical and servo-hydraulic subsystems
Execute engineering deliverables in adherence to technical infrastructure and product development process deliverables, reviews, sign-offs, and report-outs
Develop technical requirements for components and subsystems of driveline & axles including purchased assemblies
Complete all required technical source package documentation to support supplier quotes
Evaluate designs to the engineering best practice documents and complete supplier design reviews
Capture all lessons learned, and ensure timely execution of all calculations, analysis, and simulation in alignment with test plans and requirements
Develop DFMEAs and evaluate designs for failure modes robustness
Develop and execute component and subsystem DVP&R plans to validate all aspects of new designs and design changes, including DRBTR
Support the development of the system DVP&Rs
Develop tools, test procedures and acceptance criteria for driveline & axles, components, subassemblies and purchased assemblies
Collaborate on appropriate design detailing and CAE activities
Ensure transfer functions and physics-based analysis are defined and documented for all actuation subsystems and components
Deliver EBOM, models, drawings for components, subassemblies, and purchased assemblies
Generate engineering documentation in support of change management, including DRBFM
Deliver parts / hardware to pilot builds, including requisitions for prototypes and ED&D
Collaborate with transmission and driveline systems subject matter experts, ACEs, DSEs, AEs, and other stakeholders to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes
Prepare status reports and presentations for management and CE organization
Support manufacturing on production-related issues
Generate cost reduction ideas and develop and execute corresponding design and validation plans
Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develop solutions for warranty issues
Conduct root cause analysis of driveline & axles failures and identify the root cause/s
Conduct Layered Process Audits at supplier plants for assigned components