Design Release Engineer - Actuators/Park-Locking Systems

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & well-being coverage

Paid time off (17+ holidays)

401k matching & retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits (fertility,ad

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Résumé du poste

Stellantis seeks a Design Release Engineer for the Powertrain Engineering team. You will drive design and release for automatic transmissions, electric drive modules, and driveline actuators, while leading technical infrastructure and ensuring quality and warranty considerations.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with suppliers, and present to leadership on technical progress. A strong background in mechanical design, CAE, and team leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of design and release experience for actuator components (gears, bearings, bushings, shafts, housings).
• Significant CAE/virtual analysis experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership; comfortable presenting to executives.

Responsabilités

• Design and release responsibility for key automatic transmission and driveline actuators.
• Lead design reviews, best practices, and continuous improvements in the release process.
• Lead infrastructure for documentation, specifications, and signoffs with suppliers and tier components.
• Support warranty and quality topics.
• Coach, train, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Connaissances

Actuator design release

CAE/virtual analysis

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Release Engineer to join our Powertrain Engineering team having automatic transmission and electric drive modules design development and release specialty for gearbox park lock actuator and park system components. Candidate is responsible for specifying and maintaining functional, performance & mechanical, electronics and software requirements. He/she will work in the COE (council of excellence) for Mechatronics systems for automatic transmissions and e-machine gear reducer. Provide technical support and leadership within the transmission and driveline product release center engineering team for propulsion system components. This role demands expertise in park lock actuation system functional requirements for ICE and BEV vehicles, knowledge of the vehicle functional safety, in depth understanding of the park by wire and shift by wire systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and release responsible for certain key components and performance standards for automatic transmissions, electric drive module and driveline actuators.
• Lead and ensure key components design SSTS, best practices, lessons learned and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process
• Lead technical infrastructure for key components, documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs for key supplier and tier 1,2,3 components
• Lead and support warranty and quality related topics
• Coaching, training and mentoring less experienced engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years experience design and release of actuator components including gears, bearing, bushings, shafts and glass reinforced plastic housings
• Demonstrate significant virtual analysis and CAE design experience
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering
• Working level experience with suppliers of automatic transmission and EDM gear reducer components
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt DFSS certification

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.