Design Release Engineer - Battery Degas and Simultaneous Engineering

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design and Release Engineer to develop degas systems for high voltage batteries. This role involves managing design and release activities, ensuring compliance with all standards, and leading cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, have at least 3 years of relevant automotive industry experience, and strong project management skills. This position is based in Auburn, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry with powertrain experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and processes.
• Ability to interpret structural and thermal CAE analysis results.

Responsibilities

• Manage design release activities through various milestones.
• Lead technical leadership and support during development.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Validation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

This role is for a Design and Release engineer to develop degas systems and components for high voltage batteries in Stellantis’ vehicles. The responsibilities include design, development, validation, and engineering change management across the product lifecycle, from design concept through production release via PPAP. The role also involves managing simultaneous engineering between product engineering and manufacturing for engine development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development:
  • Lead the continued design and development of degas components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
  • Develop and refine concepts for degas components for new applications based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
  • Support CAD modeling, FEA, and other design validation methods to ensure degas systems and components meet all functional requirements.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate the degas components into the overall powertrain/battery architecture.
• Release & Program Management:
  • Manage design release activities from early concept through production, ensuring timely completion of B‑Sample, C‑Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
  • Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for degas components.
  • Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
  • Drive the PPAP for degas components, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.
• Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:
  • Provide technical leadership and support during development and production to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process‑related problems.
  • Lead DFMEA and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
  • Lead the development of testing strategies for degas systems and components.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of degas components.
  • Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring degas components meet functional and performance metrics.
  • Work with cross‑functional team of suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve any quality issues related to degas components.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
  • Ensure all technical documentation is up‑to‑date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
  • Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.
• Simultaneous Engineering:
  • Lead simultaneous engineering meetings between product engineering and manufacturing.
  • Maintain an open issues list of manufacturing‑related development issues.
  • Drive cross‑functional teams to resolve open manufacturing‑related development issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in the automotive industry. Experience in powertrain (battery or internal combustion) is preferred.
• Understanding of various manufacturing and related processes, metal stamping, welding, plastic injection molding, etc.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and processes.
• Understanding of structural and thermal CAE analysis, as well as CFD analysis. No need to perform the analysis; must interpret results and reports.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Understanding of mechanics of materials, sealing systems, fasteners.
• Ability to author system/component level requirements.
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills and experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans.
• Critical character traits such as action oriented, dealing with ambiguity, customer focus, and problem solving.
• Working experience with 3D CAD programs, preferably Siemens NX.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience working in the automotive industry. Experience in powertrain (battery or internal combustion) is preferred.
• More than 3 years of experience with high‑voltage battery development, preferably with degas/venting.