Design Release Engineer - Safety Restraint Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Safety Restraint Systems to lead seat belt design, development, and release across vehicle programs. You will collaborate with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and supply base to meet FMVSS, ECE, and global certifications while achieving cost, weight and investment targets.

You will review testing, parts, data and best practices to ensure milestones and deliverables are met. Strong leadership and program-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

DFMEA

DVP&R

FEA/CAE

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 and interface with teams such as purchasing, product design office, manufacturing and supply base groups to achieve program objectives. The DRE is responsible 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 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

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.

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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

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 both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

• 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.

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.

EOE / Disability / Veteran