Design System Engineer - Large Gas Engines

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Design Systems Engineer (DSE) – Engines coordinates base engine design to meet customer requirements, functional objectives and quality targets, including validation. Responsibilities include leading global cross-functional teams, approving technical decisions, driving development plans, and guiding cost reduction, supplier risk assessments, and program commitments.

The role requires clear communication to executive leadership and strong multi-disciplinary collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of propulsion system engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PSDP execution and summarize inputs for executive leadership.
• Approve technical decisions, timing plans, CNs, bulletins, build books and service manuals.
• Develop and validate complete engine mechanical plans across all phases.
• Serve as primary engine-related point of contact for projects.
• Lead global cross-functional teams to root cause issues and robust solutions.
• Direct Release Engineers and designers to meet program objectives re cost/weight/quality.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives including supplier risk assessments.

Skills

Propulsion system engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Project management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering

Job description

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) - Engines is responsible for coordinating the technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives and quality targets. Scope of work includes base engine design and validation.

Responsibilities include:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process (PSDP) for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Critical approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN's), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within company for all engine related issues for assigned projects
• Lead global cross functional teams from various department with expertise in various technical domains thru root cause analysis of issues and implementation of robust solutions
• Lead Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers within the engine team in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives including supplier resourcing risk assessments.
• Accountable to ensure adherence for successfully achieving all project commitment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 years of propulsion system related engineering and/or calibration experience
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and prepare presentations for executive leadership
• Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering
• 10 years+ of propulsion system related engineering and/or program management experience

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) - Engines is responsible for coordinating the technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives and quality targets. Scope of work includes base engine design and validation.

Responsibilities include:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process (PSDP) for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Critical approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN's), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within company for all engine related issues for assigned projects
• Lead global cross functional teams from various department with expertise in various technical domains thru root cause analysis of issues and implementation of robust solutions
• Lead Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers within the engine team in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives including supplier resourcing risk assessments.
• Accountable to ensure adherence for successfully achieving all project commitment

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.