Design Systems Engineer – Engines

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Systems Engineer (DSE) - Engines to coordinate base engine design, validation, and release across global teams. The role focuses on meeting customer requirements, quality targets, and robust problem solving.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to align multiple departments and executives. The position emphasizes working with propulsion system development processes, delivering on schedule, and driving cost efficiency while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree.
• Minimum eight years of propulsion system related engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to executive leadership.
• Strong cross functional team management and written/oral communication.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, able to manage multiple complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical aspects of base engine design to meet customer requirements and quality targets.
• Coordinate PDSP processes and summarize technical inputs for executive leadership.
• Approve engine development plans, bulletins, and service manuals.
• Lead global cross-functional teams across departments through root-cause analysis.
• Guide Release Engineers and designers on cost, weight, performance, and manufacturing timing.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives including supplier risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to project commitments across all phases.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Root cause analysis

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's 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 (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

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

• 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.

EOE / Disability / Veteran