Cockpit Design Release Engineer

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

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills is seeking an engineer to design, develop, and release cockpit components and ECUs. You will manage programs and suppliers, track issues, and ensure milestones from cradle to grave with rigorous change control and cross-functional alignment.

You will develop ECU diagnostics, perform HW/SW reviews, and author FMEAs/DVPRs while coordinating with cockpit engineers and teams to validate CKPT systems in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment; minimal direction.
• Detail oriented, results driven engineer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs.
• Excellent program management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and release of cockpit components.
• Program and supplier management.
• Open issue tracking with proactive resolution.
• Deliver to vehicle program milestones; cradle to grave release activity including specs, sourcing, change management, and cross-functional alignment.
• Develop ECUs diagnostics and conduct HW/SW design reviews; author/review DVPRs, FMEAs.
• Collaborate with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to validate CKPT systems.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Program management

Office suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vector tools

DFMEA/PFMEA

DVPRs

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and release of cockpit components - Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Program & supplier management
• Open issue tracking with proactive issue resolution
• Delivery to all vehicle program milestones, and all aspects of cradle to grave release activity (specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification and cross-functional team alignment, generate program development timelines, lead component packaging, component/system HW/SW validation plans, develop ECU diagnostics, conduct HW/SW design reviews, author/review/approve FMEAs & DVPRs, PFMEA reviews, process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch plan development, identify quality improvements, rapid response to warranty, technical cost reductions, etc.).
• Responsible for risk identification and maintaining detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans with frequent updates to senior leadership.
• Work closely with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex CKPT systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum 1 year design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment; requires minimal direction
• Logical thinker who can sort through complex issues in pursuit of a resolution
• Detail oriented, results driven Engineer
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs
• Excellent program management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design, development, and release of cockpit components
• Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs
• Familiar with CAN/LIN/LVDS/Ethernet communication protocols and troubleshooting tools
• Experience in root cause and DFSS techniques (is-is not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, fishbone/fault-tree analysis)
• Experience using Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer)

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and release of cockpit components - Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Program & supplier management
• Open issue tracking with proactive issue resolution
• Delivery to all vehicle program milestones, and all aspects of cradle to grave release activity (specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification and cross-functional team alignment, generate program development timelines, lead component packaging, component/system HW/SW validation plans, develop ECU diagnostics, conduct HW/SW design reviews, author/review/approve FMEAs & DVPRs, PFMEA reviews, process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch plan development, identify quality improvements, rapid response to warranty, technical cost reductions, etc.).
• Responsible for risk identification and maintaining detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans with frequent updates to senior leadership.
• Work closely with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex CKPT systems.

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.