Driveline Release Engineer - Power Transfer & Rear Drive

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan match

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of driveline systems from concept through production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with CAE, NVH, durability, packaging, and manufacturing to ensure robust performance and integration.

The role emphasizes technical depth in PTOs, rear-drive modules, gears, and related components, plus DFMEA and DVP&R documentation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive driveline design and development.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with driveline components (Power Transfer Units, Rear Drive Modules, Gear Reducer, Axle, T-case, differential, gears).
• Excellent interpersonal communication; adaptable across programs.
• Root cause analysis knowledge (fishbone, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X).
• Masters Degree in Engineering (preferred).
• Experience with CAE/CFD and working with NX/CATIA in vehicle programs.
• DFMEA and DVP&R knowledge in design validation.
• GD&T proficiency in assembling and inspecting components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of driveline systems and components (PTOs, rear drive modules).
• Collaborate with CAE, NVH, durability, vehicle dynamics, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and execute validation plans including bench and vehicle testing.
• Identify and resolve technical issues via root cause analysis.
• Drive supplier design approvals with proper assessments and best practices.
• Create and maintain DFMEA and DVP documents for driveline systems.
• Pursue continuous improvement in design, processes, and products.
• Generate detailed system specifications (SSTS/TTS) and manage them with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to reduce warranty costs with technical solutions.
• Present technical reports and project updates to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on driveline tech advancements.

Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting

Strong interpersonal communication

Action Oriented

Dealing with Ambiguity

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

CAE/CFD

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of driveline systems from concept through production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with CAE, NVH, durability, packaging, and manufacturing to ensure robust performance and integration.

The role emphasizes technical depth in PTOs, rear-drive modules, gears, and related components, plus DFMEA and DVP&R documentation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.