Design & Release Engineer - Exhaust

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

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Design & Release Engineer responsible for the design, development, timing, and production release of a vehicle line exhaust system and underbody heat shields. Responsibilities include quality and warranty improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency initiatives, with clear communication of technical status to management.

The engineer will interact with suppliers and collaborate with testing and prototype labs, CAE engineers,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's 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, time, and release of a vehicle line exhaust system and underbody heat shields.
• Quality & warranty improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency initiatives.
• Communicate technical product status to all levels of management.
• Interact with suppliers and work with testing/prototype labs, CAE engineers, vehicle program teams, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Automotive design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

CoDeP

Vis Mockup

PDFs

Siemens

Adobe products

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position will be responsible for the design, development, timing, and production release of a vehicle line exhaust system and/or underbody heat shields. Other responsibilities include quality & warranty improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency improvement initiatives. In addition, the engineer will communicate technical product status and/or issues to all levels of management.

The Design & Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, CAE engineers, the vehicle program teams, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelors 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

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Automotive experience
• Product engineering experience
• Prototype experience
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certification
• Solid understanding of system/component design preferred.
• General understanding of NX, TeamCenter and CoDeP preferred.
• Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college.
• Siemens & Adobe products including -- Vis Mockup, TeamCenter and PDF's
• Microsoft Office Suite

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.