Application Engineer - Transmission & Driveline

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off — 17+ holidays

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Application Engineer in Michigan to act as primary owner of the applications matrix and interface between the Chief Engineer and vehicle teams for transmission and driveline programs.

You will coordinate design changes, lead duties cycle analyses, and ensure alignment with vehicle platforms while collaborating with global teams and suppliers. Strong mechanical background and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development design and release, with propulsion systems experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with global teams.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing and quality processes.
• Advanced English language skills (read/write).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong work ethic, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer in executing designated programs.
• Develop high-level Applications Matrix with interface requirements for programs.
• Ensure applications stay within transmission and driveline design envelopes.
• Coordinate packaging studies and design freezes for vehicle platforms.
• Negotiate requirements with vehicle platforms based on product constraints.
• Own Transmission Technical Specifications and communicate requirements (torque, NVH, mass, etc.).
• Define and track vehicle/system level objectives.
• Lead Virtual Duty Cycle analysis with propulsion and loads teams.
• Coordinate external design changes requiring platform approval and perform TOS.
• Develop and manage external design issues and change management.
• Review and approve the Application Checklist for CN.
• Coordinate design variants including controls and calibration strategies.
• Represent organization on plant requirements and events (pilot builds, EOL tests).
• Drive Layered Audits with supplier plants to ensure process robustness.
• Lead Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support).
• Develop Benchmarking Plan with the Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Coordinate COE assessments of bulletins and responses.
• Coordinate data generation/approval of AES/BES regulatory documents.
• Update approvals of owner’s manuals and CP standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Go above and beyond

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Application Engineers (AEs) reports to the Chief Engineer and acts as the primary owner of the application matrix and interface between the CE group and vehicle team for requirements and delivery of the transmission and driveline products, including assembly plants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the Chief Engineer (CE) in the execution of designated programs
• Supports the development of high-level Applications Matrix (working with the Design System Engineer) including all interface requirements for given programs for all variants and various vehicle platforms.
• Ensures all applications fall within the design envelopes of the the transmission and driveline products
• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes
• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities
• Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FD ratio selection, mass, etc.)
• Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives
• Leads and coordinates the required Virtual Duty Cycle analysis(es) working with Propulsion Systems Virtual PT (Rotational) and Vehicle Loads / Durability team for Structural duty cycle (BCxx)
• Coordinates external interface(s) design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required.
• Develops, manages & communicates external design or assembly issues and change management.
• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN
• Coordination of application specific design variants (TCMs, adaptive hardware, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, etc) including controls & calibration strategies
• Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.).
• Drives Layered Audits process across supplier plant(s) to ensure manufacturing / heat-treatment / assembly processes and control plan robustness
• Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support)
• Develops Benchmarking Plan working closely with Assistant Chief Engineer on competitive products
• Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and engineering response to bulletins working closely with ACE (or CE)
• Coordinates data generation and approvals of AES/BES regulatory documents
• Updates and coordinates approvals of owner’s manuals
• Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 1 or more years of propulsion systems experience
• Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Goes "above and beyond" always

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Engineering

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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