Design Release Engineer - HVAC/Cooling

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama is seeking an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer to lead the design, validation, and release of cooling components for gas and electrified vehicles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage suppliers, and apply APQP, DFMEA, and CAE tools (CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, TeamCenter) to optimize performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience focusing on cooling system components for electrified vehicles
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling
• Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards
• Create and manage DVP&R and DFMEA documents for cooling components
• Drive program timing milestones by coordinating tasks and resources
• Apply APQP principles to guide development and robust launches
• Utilize CAE tools to optimize component designs for efficiency and performance
• Lead supplier relationships to ensure quality and delivery
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to integrate cooling components into vehicle architecture

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Unigraphics NX

Vis Mockup

TeamCenter

Job description

As an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing advanced cooling components for gas and electrified vehicles. These critical components, including hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our gas and electrified vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge projects.

The Candidate will lead the development, validation, and release of various cooling components for electrified vehicles, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, high and low-pressure hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components.

The Candidate will also:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives.
• Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for cooling components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management.
• Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.
• Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.
• Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.
• Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on designing and releasing cooling system components for electrified vehicles.
• Strong understanding of cooling system components, such as Radiators, Condensers, Fans, Pumps, Valves, Heaters, and associated hardware.
• Proficiency in using CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling.
• Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering

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 & well‑being 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.