Design Systems Engineer - Engines

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Design Systems Engineer to coordinate base engine design, testing, and validation across engineering, calibration, and controls teams.

The role emphasizes strong project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective documentation of design changes and test plans. 7+ years in propulsion and a BS in engineering are preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years propulsion system engineering experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Cross-functional leadership and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Engineering, Family Manager, Purchasing and other teams to develop resource timelines and testing plans.
• Provide guidance to release engineers to develop design quality documents with oversight.
• Chair engine teardowns and manage engine build documentation.
• Lead cross functional teams through root cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Prepare high-quality presentations on design or hardware issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Propulsion systems

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

PDSP process

Job description

The Design Systems Engineer 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 testing.

Responsibilities of the Design Systems Engineer will be:

• Coordinate with Engineering, Family Manager, Purchasing and other support teams to develop resource development timelines, validation requirements including coordination of testing plans for efficient optimization of testing resources.
• Provide guidance to release engineers to develop design quality documents with appropriate oversight and approvals from technical experts.
• Provide guidance to release engineers to develop validation timelines and coordinate with Family Manager and Test teams as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in Technical Review sessions. Provide guidance to release engineers to develop objective scorecard summary recommendations.
• Provide guidance and direction to propulsion system team members including transmission, driveline, calibration, and other teams with onsite and virtual real-time feedback.
• Support onsite dynamometer triage, test cell setup, and dyno support to quickly and effectively troubleshoot and root cause test cell and engine issues.
• Support onsite part failure resolution, root cause analysis, and task force leadership for issues observed in dyno cells, teardowns, builds, etc.
• Track validation status for engine phases and elevate any concerns with timing.
• Chair engine teardowns
• Manage/author engine build documentation
• Interact with software, controls, and calibration teams to ensure deliverables are on time and expedite any issues.
• Call, manage, and lead task force meetings to resolve open issues related to hardware with interactions between calibration and controls.
• Prepare high-quality presentations to report out on design or hardware issues, functional indicators, and other technical program topics.
• Work closely with Stellantis PS engineering teams and design team.
• Gather and seeking clarification of all information required to perform requested design study and engineering change notice work.
• Will need to use all Stellantis based systems.
• Be fully responsible for the quality and schedule of all deliverables to Stellantis for assigned projects.
• Be fully responsible for communicating if design issues are found as well as providing any additional supporting information to Stellantis.
• Document Stellantis’s acceptance of satisfactory completion of all requested design services.
• Provide updates and reports to Stellantis on progress of assigned work.
• Close the loop with Stellantis management on all issues.
• Explore new ways of value addition to Stellantis.

Additional DSE 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 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 commitments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• Minimum 7 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

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.