Driveline Design Release Engineer: Power Transfer & Rear Drive

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Family Building Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Hours

Growth & Giving Back

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills to lead driveline design, development, and validation from concept through production. You will work with CAE, NVH, durability, dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust performance and optimal integration.

The role emphasizes technical depth, problem-solving, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement to enhance durability and system integration across Power Transfer Units and rear drive modules.

Qualifications

• Experience in driveline design, development, and validation.
• Strong collaboration with CAE, NVH, durability, and manufacturing teams.
• Proven ability to lead design reviews, DFMEA/DVP processes, and supplier design selections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of driveline systems and components, focused on Power Transfer Units and Rear Drive Modules.
• Collaborate with CAE, NVH, durability, vehicle dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration.
• Develop and execute validation plans, including bench and vehicle testing, to verify performance and durability.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve driveline issues using structured problem-solving.
• Drive supplier design approvals through assessments and best practices.
• Create and manage DFMEA and DVP documents for driveline systems.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in design and processes.
• Generate detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS).
• Identify areas to reduce total warranty costs and propose solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports and design reviews to stakeholders.
• Stay current with driveline technology advancements and incorporate them into designs.

Skills

Driveline engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

DFMEA

DVP

Leadership

Supplier design

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills to lead driveline design, development, and validation from concept through production. You will work with CAE, NVH, durability, dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust performance and optimal integration.

The role emphasizes technical depth, problem-solving, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement to enhance durability and system integration across Power Transfer Units and rear drive modules.