Engineering Lead - Advanced Exhaust Systems

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & Well-being

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Family Building Benefit

Tuition reimbursement & volunteer time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills is seeking an Advanced Exhaust Engineering Lead to drive early development of exhaust systems for next‑gen vehicles. You will translate emissions, NVH, durability, and thermal targets into system‑level requirements and craft architectures for Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment solutions.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, perform performance simulations, and ensure deliverables align with program milestones while scouting new technologies to elevate emissions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive engineering experience with a focus on exhaust systems.
• Proven experience developing hot and cold end exhaust systems.
• Experience with automotive exhaust development processes (DFMEA, DV/PV testing).
• Familiarity with exhaust system analysis tools (CFD, GT-Power, FEA).
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead exhaust system development during the advanced/concept phase.
• Define system strategy, architecture, and layout for new vehicles.
• Translate early vehicle emissions, NVH, durability, and thermal targets into system-level requirements.
• Develop Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment System layouts and geometry that meet vehicle objectives.
• Collaborate with vehicle, packaging, integration, NVH, and aerothermal teams to negotiate system packaging and resolve tradeoffs.
• Provide cross-functional technical leadership and act as the primary interface for early phase exhaust system development.
• Lead early performance simulations including backpressure, NVH, durability/fatigue, and thermal analysis.
• Manage system requirements and documentation (functional requirements, specifications, technical reports, DFMEAs, design guidelines).
• Scout, assess, and recommend new exhaust and aftertreatment technologies.
• Ensure technical deliverables are aligned with vehicle program timing and milestones.

Skills

System-level thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical rigor

Emissions/NVH knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

NX

CATIA

GT-Power

FEA

CFD

Job description

The Advanced Exhaust Engineering Lead drives the early development of advanced exhaust systems by translating emerging vehicle requirements into clear system strategies and architectures. This role shapes innovative Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment solutions, leads cross‑functional alignment, and applies rigorous analysis to ensure every system meets the highest standards for emissions, NVH, thermal performance, durability, and long‑term reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead exhaust system development during the advanced/concept phase.
• Define system strategy, architecture, and layout for new vehicles
• Translate early vehicle emissions, NVH, durability, and thermal targets into system‑level requirements
• Develop Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment System layouts and geometry that meet vehicle objectives
• Collaborate with vehicle, packaging, integration, NVH, and aerothermal teams to negotiate system packaging and resolve tradeoffs
• Provide cross‑functional technical leadership and act as the primary interface for early phase exhaust system development
• Lead early performance simulations including backpressure, NVH, durability/fatigue, and thermal analysis
• Manage system requirements and documentation (functional requirements, specifications, technical reports, DFMEAs, design guidelines)
• Scout, assess, and recommend new exhaust and aftertreatment technologies
• Ensure technical deliverables are aligned with vehicle program timing and milestones

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive engineering experience with a focus on exhaust systems
• Proven experience developing hot and cold end exhaust systems
• Experience with automotive exhaust development processes (DFMEA, DV/PV testing)
• Familiarity with exhaust system analysis tools (CFD, GT-Power, FEA)
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters 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.

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 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.

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.

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