Design Release Engineer - HVAC/Cooling

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer to lead development, validation, and release of cooling modules, hoses, heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction components for gas and electrified vehicles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage suppliers, and apply APQP, DFSS, and DVP&R to ensure safe, robust, and high-quality cooling solutions across programs. Proficiency in CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience focusing on cooling system components for electrified vehicles.
• Strong understanding of cooling system components (Radiators, Condensers, Fans, Pumps, Valves, Heaters).
• 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

• Lead development, validation, and release of cooling components for electrified vehicles (hoses, tubes, heaters, valves, pumps, air induction components).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Create and manage DVP&R and DFMEA documents for cooling components.
• Drive program timing milestones by coordinating tasks, resources, and activities.
• Apply APQP principles to guide development and ensure robust product launches.
• Use CAE tools to conduct simulations and optimize designs.
• Leverage CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter for design communication.
• Apply DFSS methodologies to improve quality and reliability.
• Foster strong supplier relationships and integrate components into vehicle architecture.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

APQP

DFSS

CAEs

DVP&R

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in 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

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.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.