Design Systems Engineer – FWD AT, CVT & Hybrid Transmissions

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Paid time off (17+ holidays)

401(k) retirement plan with company/mr

Disability and life insurance

Company vehicle lease program

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Stellantis Auburns Chief Engineering team seeks a Design Systems Engineer to manage interfaces and interactions across transmission and driveline components. You will oversee system integration, DFMEA/DRBFM, and prototype build readiness, coordinating with CE, PRC, DVC, and VO teams to deliver robust designs for current and future programs.

The role requires leading global teams, strong engineering judgment, and deep automotive manufacturing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in product development design and release with propulsion systems experience (2+ years).
• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative and global teams.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing and quality processes.
• Advanced English language skills (reading/writing).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong work ethic, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and interface management for transmission and driveline hardware integration.
• Coordinate DFMEA/DRBFM reviews to ensure design transparency and robust DVP actions.
• Manage BOM complexity charts and assembly parts for driveline systems.
• Lead Build Readiness tasks, fixtures, dyno support, and prototype orders.
• Collaborate with CE, PRC, DVC, and VO teams on cost reductions and value optimization.
• Review and implement change notices with aligned checklists and E-BPs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Global teamwork

Project leadership

Automotive knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Chief Engineering team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products. This includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects. (the “what” and the “when”.)

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) reports to the Chief Engineer and acts as the primary interface between the CE group and PRC and is primarily responsible for managing System, interfaces and interactions between components / subsystems of the transmission and driveline system.

• Transmission and driveline hardware system responsible (integration and system balancing of all components)
• Interfacing with individual COEs
• Manufacturing
• Suppliers
• Development Validation Center
• Schedules hardware system design reviews across PRC and reviews DRE design proposals as required
• Organizes reviews with Virtual Analysis / CAE team and ensures Virtual DVP / Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders
• Manages Transmission and driveline system and interface DFMEA / DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions
• Manages Assembly (BOM) Part# Complexity Charts including all Axle & Driveline Systems with a clear definition of each assembly part#
• Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders; Confirms proto hardware orders and procurement to meet program build(s) milestones
• Coordinate BOM and experimental builds with ACE
• Leads and manages build readiness tasks (build fixtures, test fixtures, dyno support)
• Supports CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/ New Programs
• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, LL, and E-BPs are updated and aligned.
• Leads Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs) / Value Optimization (VO) effort and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC and VO teams
• Represents CE in managing the “lessons learned” document for the program and ensure that TS (Technical Specialist) receive those updates on a timely manner to update the E-BPs accordingly
• Reviews transmission and driveline system and applicable component “Validation Completion” status with DVC team periodically & provides update to CE
• Coordinates DRBTR review and keeper of “follow up items” and decision maker on issuing GIMS for “buds” of problems
• Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams working closely with ACE, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list
• Elevate resource issues as needed (CE & Sr. Manager for PRC)
• Work on special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 2 years of propulsion systems experience
• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Goes “above and beyond” always

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master 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.