Frame Design and Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the system design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components and assemblies. The Engineer executes a work plan to achieve component- and system-level functional objectives and delivers components and systems on time, from initial concept through vehicle launch. Progress is monitored using project management key performance indicators (KPIs) and C/W/I efficiency. The role includes component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model and drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plans (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bills of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS), fastened joint design, and assembly torque development. The Engineer works with support groups including NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability to complete validation and testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a product release environment.
Intermediate-level design/development engineering experience in frames or chassis structural components.
Self-starter with strong leadership and communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of high-strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of frame or structural chassis component engineering experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in UG NX and Teamcenter.
DFSS Green or Black Belt.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Computer proficiency, including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and database applications.

Responsibilities

Execute a work plan to achieve component- and system-level functional objectives.
Deliver components and systems on time from initial concept through vehicle launch.
Monitor progress using project management KPIs and C/W/I efficiency.
Design structural frame components and assemblies, including FMEA.
Perform or support analysis (CAE) and vehicle packaging (NX).
Maintain model and drawing integrity in Teamcenter.
Prepare Product Assurance Plans (PAP) and component validation plans (DVP&R).
Manage engineering changes (CN), engineering bills of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, and issues (GIMS).
Develop fastened joint designs and assembly torque.
Coordinate with NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability support groups to complete validation and testing.