Design and Release Engineer (DRE) Halfshaft & Driveshaft Product Release Center

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health & well-being

Generous paid time off

Competitive retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Résumé du poste

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced driveline engineer to own the driveshaft/halfshaft design, analysis, release and testing per STLA standards. The role requires developing component requirements, coordinating supplier quotes, and ensuring on-time delivery of engineering documents.

You will lead supplier engineering activities, conduct design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve design issues and drive cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5 years of automotive product engineering experience with OEM or Tier suppliers.
• Halfshaft/propshaft experience and knowledge of driveline systems.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and GD&T practices.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.

Responsabilités

• Own assigned driveshaft/halfshaft design, analysis, release and testing per STLA standards.
• Develop component requirements, supplier quotes, and DFMEA/DVP&R documentation.
• Lead supplier engineering activities, track deliverables, and conduct design reviews.
• Deliver EBOMs, CAD drawings, and stage reports for program milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Connaissances

Supplier leadership

Project management

Engineering analysis

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

NX/CATIA CAD

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Master’s degree (highly desired)

Outils

NX

CATIA

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Description du poste

The candidate acts as the owner of assigned driveshaft and/or halfshafts and executes product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and STLA best practices and responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for the assigned components and products. Components and products may be complex, or include new technology, requiring related and relevant prior experience.

The Candidate will also:

• Develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies as assigned
• Coach entry level engineers as required
• Recognized as single point leadership contact for suppliers’ product engineering.
• Manages and tracks supplier product engineering activities and deliverables, including supplier test plans and test execution.
• Prepares product engineering work plans in accordance with program and project timing and milestones.
• Executes engineering deliverables in adherence to technical infrastructure and product development process deliverables, reviews, sign-offs, and report-outs, including:
  • Develops technical requirements for components and subsystems of driveline & axles including purchased assemblies.
  • Completes all required technical source package documentation to support supplier quotes
  • Evaluates designs to the engineering best practice documents and completes supplier design reviews
  • Captures all lessons learned, and ensures timely execution of all calculations, analysis, and simulation in alignment with test plans and requirements
  • Develops DFMEAs and evaluates designs for failure modes robustness
  • Develops and executes component and subsystem DVP&R plans to validate all aspects of new designs and design changes, including DRBTR.
  • Supports the development of the system DVP&Rs
  • Develops tools, test procedures and acceptance criteria for driveline & axles, components, subassemblies and purchased assemblies
  • Collaborates appropriate design detailing and CAE activities
  • Ensures transfer functions and physics-based analysis are defined and documented for all actuation subsystems and components.
  • Delivers EBOM, models, drawings for components, subassemblies, and purchased assemblies
  • Generates engineering documentation in support of change management, including DRBFM
• Delivers parts / hardware to pilot builds, including requisitions for prototypes and ED&D.
• Collaborates with transmission and driveline systems subject matter experts, ACEs, DSEs, AEs, and other stakeholders to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processes.
• Prepares status reports and presentations for management and CE organization
• Supports manufacturing on production-related issues
• Generates cost reduction ideas and develops and executes corresponding design and validation plans.
• Participate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develops solutions for warranty issues
• Conducts root cause analysis of driveline & axles failures and identify the root cause/s
• Conducts Layered Process Audits at supplier plants for assigned components.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering degree or related degree field
• 5 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry or product engineering design, validation and engineering projects development with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplier
• Halfshaft/Propshaft experience
• Experience or understanding in transmission, driveline & axles or related area
• Thorough understanding of vehicle functions and general vehicle architecture
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
• Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers
• Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including USA, Canada & Mexico, or Europe / Asia
• Assembly and computer aided design (NX / CATIA)
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Other languages: Italian or French
• Master’s degree highly desired
• Green/Black Belt in Shainin or DFSS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Leadership, organization, planning, decision making and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience
• Proactive, Learning, self-driven, Teamwork oriented
• Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
• Training in problem solving techniques

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.

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 included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

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

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.