Air Intake System Product Design and Release Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. You will coordinate CAD/CAE, prototyping, and testing, and document activities across multiple programs.

Occasional supplier engagement and on-site support at plants are required. The role emphasizes DFMEA/DVP&R practices, quality concerns, and cost-reduction initiatives after vehicle launch, with travel up to 20% domestically

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate air intake systems for ICE and hybrid vehicles.
• Coordinate CAD/CAE, prototyping, and physical testing; document activities.

Skills

Supplier management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design

DFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

Design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components include various types of low-pressure clean and dirty side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, and other related items including resonators, air filters, and brackets. High pressure charge ducts may also be included.

Candidate will be responsible for a set of air intake systems potentially in any/all stages of development. This includes early packaging, design and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle level functional objectives. Activities include coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing - as well as the documentation of those activities. Depending on program assignments, engineer may be required to support sourcing activities and/or once a supplier is sourced, coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestones are met and aligned to best practice designs and methodologies including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R) to minimize risk. The engineer is also expected to provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants. Other responsibilities include: supporting quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five years of engineering experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities
• A valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record. Will be required to drive a company or rental car.
• Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
• Some domestic and international travel (generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico) to Supplier and Corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and/or technical centers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components
• Ability to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisor
• Ability to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplace
• General knowledge of CAD design
• General knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations