Design Responsible Engineer – Active Suspension

Stellantis

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Savings
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Family Building Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) to coordinate the development and release of Active Suspension systems from design concept to product launch. You will be the primary technical contact between the Global Product Development team and suppliers to ensure timing, performance, and quality of the components.

You will lead component specs, coordinate design reviews, support validation (DVP&R), track costs, and drive design changes with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years in an engineering role.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a time-constrained environment.
  • Familiar with accounting standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Release of Component Technical Specification including mechanical, hardware and functional requirements.
  • Coordinate technical reviews and technical assessments for new sourcing.
  • Support Validation Team to release DVP&R according to global standards.
  • Coordinate design reviews with the support of senior technical experts.
  • Coordinate DFMEA release by supplier.
  • Coordinate component software development with SW team support.
  • Track piece cost and investment.
  • Support future design direction and resolve component issues.
  • Lead design changes through change management processes.
  • Support supplier quality assurance and warranty resolution.
  • Work with Value Optimization to achieve cost reductions.

Skills

Engineering degree
5+ years experience
Analytical skills
Communication
Teamwork
Pressure tolerance
Accounting concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Main Activities

The Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) coordinates the development and the release of Active Suspension System (Lifter, Semi and Full Active Suspension, Active Roll Control, Active Sway Bar, Air Spring System etc.) from Design Concept to Product Launch.

DRE is the main technical contact between Global Product Development team and supplier and he's responsible to ensure timing respect and performance of the component.

DRE Role Includes
  • Release of Component Technical Specification including mechanical, Hardware and functional requirements
  • Coordinate Technical reviews and technical assessment for new sourcing.
  • Support Validation Team to release Component DVP&R according to global standards.
  • Coordinate Design Review with the support of senior technical experts (Core team)
  • Coordinate DFMEA release by supplier.
  • Coordinate component Software Development with the support of SW Team,
  • Track piece cost & investment.
  • Support future design direction, lead and facilitate resolution of component issues.
  • Lead design changes through change management process.
  • Support supplier quality assurance & warranty resolution.
  • Work with Value Optimization department to achieve component cost reduction targets.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years in engineering role
  • Excellent analytic, communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
  • Familiar with accounting standard concepts, practices, and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years in engineering role
  • Excellent analytic, communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
  • Familiar with accounting standard concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Fluent in English, French and/or Italian is an advantage
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

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.

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.

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