Automotive Design & Release Engineer – Exhaust Systems

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

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, timing, and production release of exhaust systems and underbody heat shields. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, testing labs, CAE engineers, and manufacturing plants globally.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years in automotive exhaust design, plus strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of design/development automotive engineering experience in exhaust systems
• Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, timing, and production release of a vehicle line exhaust system and/or underbody heat shields
• Improve quality, warranty, value, weight, and efficiency through targeted initiatives
• Communicate technical product status and issues to all levels of management
• Interact with suppliers and collaborate with testing labs, CAE engineers, vehicle program teams, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants

Skills

Design release engineering

Automotive engineering

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

CoDeP

Vis Mockup

PDFs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, timing, and production release of exhaust systems and underbody heat shields. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, testing labs, CAE engineers, and manufacturing plants globally.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years in automotive exhaust design, plus strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.