Active Chassis & Actuation Design Release Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is looking for an Active Chassis & Actuation Design and Release Engineer in Auburn, Alabama. This role focuses on the design, development, and release of brake system modules including brake actuation components. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in automotive engineering.

The position requires strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience with Stellantis systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive electrical/electronics engineering.
• Ability to present concepts/project status to large groups.
• Experience with design and validation of chassis brake systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and development of brake systems and components.
• Manage project deliverables and supplier communications.
• Support quality processes including PPAP and warranty analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Program management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master of Science or MBA preferred

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

The Active Chassis & Actuation Design and Release Engineer is responsible for leading the hardware design, packaging, development, and release of the brake system module(s) and brake actuation components (including electric, vacuum and hydraulic brake boosters & vacuum hoses where applicable) and brake fluid reservoirs. This position will include all aspects of component design to ensure all system and vehicle level functional objectives are met and will also perform the component and system, level validation testing. This includes but is not limited to:

• Leading diagnostic, hardware, and software development to meet system and vehicle functional objectives
• Lead and manage the project to ensure the supplier deliverables are tracked and met (hardware, software, CAN communication, DV/PV testing, EMC, parts delivery, etc.)
• Managing overall release of components including the bill of materials, CAD drawings, design verification plan and physical testing, issuing engineering change notices, creating and reviewing DFMEAs & DVP&Rs, developing source packages
• Support the purchasing organization
• Support manufacturing at vehicle assembly plants through pilot builds, launch activities and continuous improvement
• Support the service organization by developing diagnostic analysis and repair techniques
• Support the quality organization in the PPAP process as well as analysis of warranty claims
• Work with their Functional Integration and EE counterparts they will actively lead root cause analysis of any issues which may be identified in manufacturing, development, aftermarket or elsewhere (tracking systems include GIMS, RMS, IDS, etc.)
• Communicate status to the program and the engineering organization through their Global Design Lead and/or Sub System Technical Lead

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials /Chemical/ Civil/ Aerospace/Computer).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive electrical/electronics engineering.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills/experience
• Program management skills
• Ability to present concepts/strategies/project status to large groups
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and be able to perform job responsibilities with little supervision
• Ability to sort through complex problems and data in pursuit of a resolution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or MBA from an ABET accredited university
• Experience with internal Stellantis and EE systems
• Two or more years of experience with design and validation of chassis brake systems
• Experience specifically related to the design of chassis components
• Ability to perform basic design activities in CATIA/NX/Teamcenter related to vehicle packaging and design of component to support day-to-day responsibilities
• Design For Six Sigma training (DFSS) proactive Quality training Formal problem-solving training (Kepner Tregoe, Shainin)