Design Systems Engineer – Engines

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Systems Engineer to coordinate the technical aspects of base engine design to meet customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. The role covers base engine design and validation with collaboration across functions to ensure program success.

You will lead global cross-functional teams, approve technical decisions, and drive cost reduction while maintaining schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years propulsion system engineering/calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Demonstrated ability to present to executive leadership.
• Strong cross-functional team management and superior written and oral skills.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical inputs for engine programs and summarize for executive leadership reviews.
• Approve and execute complete engine development and validation plans.
• Lead global cross-functional teams across departments to drive robust solutions.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier/resource assessment efforts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all engine-related issues on assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence to all project commitments and timelines.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

TheDesign SystemsEngineer (DSE) - Enginesis responsible forcoordinating thetechnical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functionalobjectivesand quality targets.Scopeof work includes base engine design andvalidation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process (PDSP) 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 buildbooksand 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 withexpertisein 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 programobjectivesfor 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 of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• Minimum 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, andhave the ability tomanage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering