Fuel System Engineering Lead — Design & Validation

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Health & Well-being Coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an Engineering Lead for the Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity. You will define specifications, drive design reviews with release engineers, and ensure safety and quality compliance across the program.

You will maintain DVPR, establish validation plans for new programs, and lead root-cause analysis for field warranty issues. The role requires deep understanding of fuel systems, materials, and manufacturing, with a hands-on leadership style to mentor DREs and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related degree field.
• 8+ years automotive engineering experience, 5+ years in fuel system design, development and validation.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end fuel systems and component interactions.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for training DREs.
• Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R including test setup review.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to lead teams.
• DFSS and/or Green Belt certifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and update specifications for Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity.
• Coordinate and lead design reviews with release engineers for safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain core DVPR and establish validation plan for new programs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for field warranty returns.
• Initiate lessons learned and institutionalize into core documents.

Skills

Fuel system design

DFMEA/DVP&R

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

DFSS

Shainin methods

Fluid mechanics

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Masters in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace (preferred)

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking an Engineering Lead for the Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity. You will define specifications, drive design reviews with release engineers, and ensure safety and quality compliance across the program.

You will maintain DVPR, establish validation plans for new programs, and lead root-cause analysis for field warranty issues. The role requires deep understanding of fuel systems, materials, and manufacturing, with a hands-on leadership style to mentor DREs and drive