Fascia/Bumpers/Grilles - Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Design and Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to drive component design from concept through full production. You will establish development timelines, build objectives, and DFMEA for components while coordinating CAD design resources and validating with CAE and physical testing.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering with 5+ years in automotive development, CAD proficiency (Teamcenter/NX/Vis Pro), and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive system development.
• Proficient in CAD (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM.
• Strong knowledge of elastomeric materials and sealing systems.
• Familiar with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerances, and automotive tests.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with FCA release systems.
• Demonstrated automotive interest.
• Self-motivated with passion for automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and release of components from concept to production.
• Develop objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
• Validate designs using CAE and physical testing.
• Manage documentation and timelines for releases.
• Support tool construction and production of assemblies.
• On-site support for pilot builds and launches.
• Analyze warranty and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure safety compliance documentation.

Skills

Teamcenter

NX CAD

Vis Pro

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Design and Release Engineer - will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models. Establish and manage development timeline for life of project. Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components. The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource. The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing. Manage internal documentation for release of systems. Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies. On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant. Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance. Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive system development or related area.
• Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of elastomeric materials (EPDM, TPV, TPE) and sealing system functions.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing (dust, water, noise).
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with FCA release systems.
• Demonstrated automotive interest (via hobbies or college project)
• Self-motivated individual.
• Demonstrated passion to work in the automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 sealing suppliers.
• Experience with problem solving such as Red-X
• Experience with robust design such as DFSS
• Knowledge of global automotive standards and sealing performance requirements.
• Understanding of thermal expansion, body tolerances, and design for assembly in relation to sealing systems.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle builds and plant launch activities.

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