Fuel Systems - Design Release Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle lease program

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health & well-being

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Design Release Engineer to drive the design, development, timing, and production release of fuel system components such as filler pipes, fuel lines, and caps. You will work with internal teams and suppliers to meet milestones, resolve design issues, and ensure quality throughout launch.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 5+ years in automotive design, and experience with DFMEA/DVP&R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years automotive design/development experience in Fuel Systems (UREA) or related roles.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills with problem-solving ability.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R and design reviews.
• Knowledge of NX, TeamCenter and BOM/PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all program milestone requirements on time and with quality.
• Manage design changes to components and resolve functional, durability, and assembly issues.
• Utilize DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R and adherence to specifications and best practices.
• Lead technical design reviews at key milestones and management reviews.
• Review validation setups and test results for accuracy and compliance; report to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust fuel component designs through milestones and launch.
• Be on site at production plant and engineering office to support builds and issue resolution.
• Ensure quality post program launch by supporting warranty reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX

TeamCenter

PLM/BOM/EBOM

Job description

This position will be responsible for the design, development, timing and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems:Filler pipes, Fuel lines, Fuel Cap & Capless. Other responsibilities will include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management. The Design Release Engineer will interact with suppliers and will work closely with internal and external groups such as testing and prototype labs, Design Team, CAE engineers, vehicle program team, supplier operations and manufacturing plants.

The expectations include:

• Deliver all program milestone requirements on time and with quality
• Manage design changes to components and resolve functional, durability, assembly issues as required
• Utilize engineering tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, application & adherence of specifications & best practices
• Lead technical design reviews for components at key program milestones and at management reviews
• Review validation setup at internal location or supplier, ensuring testing is performed to specification, review test results for accuracy and compliance requirements and report results to management
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (safety, packaging, program, design, advanced manufacturing) to ensure robust design of fuel components through program milestones & launch
• Be on site at production plant & engineering office to support builds and issue resolution
• Ensure quality post program launch by supporting warranty reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 or more years of design/development automotive engineering experience in Fuel Systems and/or UREA, will consider an internship with Fuel Systems (UREA also considered) as part of that experience as well as Plant Quality/Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability
• Experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Formula SAE, Baja, or similar experience in college

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in EngineeringA
• Product engineering experience preferred
• Prototype experience
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) preferred Belt certification
• Solid understanding of system/component design
• General understanding of NX, TeamCenter and Bill of Material Management (EBOM/Codep/PLM/Other)

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.