Design Systems Engineer - Engines

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Systems Engineer - Engines to coordinate base engine design and validation to meet customer requirements and quality targets.

You will lead global cross-functional teams, approve development plans, manage constraints, and communicate technical results to executive leadership while driving cost, weight, and performance improvements. A master’s degree is preferred; eight years propulsion experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Eng, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Minimum eight years propulsion system engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Experience with phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate base engine design and validation to meet customer requirements and quality targets.
• Lead global cross-functional teams for root-cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Approve engine development plans, change notifications, and service documentation.
• Act as key interface for engine-related issues across assigned projects.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and monitor program commitments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Master's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

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 (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 commitment

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Master's Degree in Engineering

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