Design Release Engineer - Safety Restraint Systems

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401k match

Disability & life insurance

Company vehicle lease

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama is seeking a Safety Restraint Systems – Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the design, development and release of seat belts for our vehicle programs. You will partner with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure FMVSS, ECE and global certifications are met while achieving program milestones, cost, weight and investment targets.

You will review testing, parts data and best practices, manage documentation like DFMEA and DVPR, coordinate supplier design

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with seat belt design, development and/or validation.
• Highly motivated and driven to achieve goals.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good communication, problem solving, computer and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design practices to meet program requirements.
• Conducting commodity benchmarking as required.
• Managing program specific documentation (e.g., DVPR, DFMEA).
• Managing supplier design and open issues reviews.
• Writing change notices.
• Reviewing supplier component and system testing, test parts, and test results.
• Managing and completing compliance testing and reports.
• Support pre-production, production launch, and serial life builds.
• Support continuous improvement activity.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Seat belt design

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX / Teamcenter CAD

Job description

The Safety Restraint Systems – Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, and release of seat belts to support Stellantis vehicle programs. The DRE will work with the Stellantis engineering organizations and supply base to package and develop the seat belt system andinterface with teams such as purchasing, product design office, manufacturing and supply base groups to achieve program objectives. The DRE isresponsible for the review of testing, parts, data and best practices to meet program requirements, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), ECE and other global certifications and will be responsible to assure that all program milestones, deliverables and targets are met for seat belts including cost, weight and investment.

The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing design practices to meet program requirements
• Conducting commodity benchmarking as required
• Managing program specific documentation (e.g., DVPR, DFMEA)
• Managing supplier design and open issues reviews
• Writing change notices
• Reviewing supplier component and system testing, test parts, and test results
• Managing and completing compliance testing and reports
• Support pre-production, production launch, and serial life builds
• Support continuous improvement activity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experiencewith seat belt design, developmentand/or validation
• Highly motivated and driven to achieve goals
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Good communication, problem solving, computer and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vehicle level restraint system experience
• FMVSS or Homologation testing and certification experience
• Experience with NX / Team Center CAD Software
• Familiar with PFMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, FEA and CAE impact analysis tools
• Experience using proactive quality tools (Example: Design for Six Sigma)
• Experience using reactive quality tools (Example: Kepner-Tregoe /Shainin)

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.