Frame Design and Release Engineer

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

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components and assemblies.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery from concept through vehicle launch, with collaboration across NVH, Vehicle Integration, and Durability teams to validate and test designs while meeting KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; minimum 2 years in product release environment.
• Design/development experience in frames or chassis structural components.

Responsibilities

• Own system design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components.
• Execute work plans to achieve component and system-level objectives with on-time delivery through vehicle launch.
• Collaborate with NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability groups to complete validation and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Teamwork

Welding parameters knowledge

GD&T

Materials knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Eng

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter

GIMS

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a product release environment
• Intermediate level of design/development engineering experience in frames or chassis structural components
• Self-starter with strong leadership, communication skills, and demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Knowledgeable in regard to high strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of frame or structural chassis component engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in UG NX and Teamcenter
• DFSS Green or Black Belt
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer proficient (including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and database applications)

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for system design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components and assemblies. The Engineer will be responsible for the execution of a work plan to achieve the component and system-level functional objectives. He/she will be responsible for the on-time delivery of components/systems from the initial concept through vehicle launch. Project management key process indicators (KPI's) and C/W/I efficiency will be utilized to monitor progress.

The component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plan (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bill of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS), fastened joint design, and assembly torque development. The Engineer will be required to work with multiple support groups (NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability) to complete all validation and testing.

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for system design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components and assemblies. The Engineer will be responsible for the execution of a work plan to achieve the component and system-level functional objectives. He/she will be responsible for the on-time delivery of components/systems from the initial concept through vehicle launch. Project management key process indicators (KPI's) and C/W/I efficiency will be utilized to monitor progress.

The component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plan (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bill of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS), fastened joint design, and assembly torque development. The Engineer will be required to work with multiple support groups (NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability) to complete all validation and testing.

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.