Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer

Stefanini North America and APAC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead design release and APQP for fuel system components, including tanks and delivery modules. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production readiness and drive quality improvements.

The role requires 2-5 years of engineering experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited), and familiarity with APQP, DVP&R, and PLM/CAD tools.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of engineering experience (preferred 2-3+ years).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Experience in design release, product or component engineering (not CAD-focused).
• Experience with fuel systems: tanks, delivery modules, DEF/urea tanks; APQP processes; DVP&R exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own design release and APQP planning for fuel system components.
• Support quality improvements, value optimization and weight reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams (vehicle programs, labs, CAE, manufacturing).
• Support and drive product validation activities and related testing.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

PLM/CAD systems

Job description

Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer (Auburn Hills, MI)

We are seeking a Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer, responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Fuel/Urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.

Responsibilities

• Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Fuel/Urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.
• Other responsibilities include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management.
• Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer interacts with suppliers and works closely with internal and external groups such as vehicle program team, testing & prototype labs, CAE engineers, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants
• Support and drive quality improvement initiatives related to fuel system components and assemblies.

Experience Required

• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (preferred range discussed was 2-3+ years)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent)
• Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, or Component Engineer experience (not primarily CAD/design-focused roles)
• Experience with fuel systems, preferably:
• Fuel tanks
• Fuel delivery modules (FDMs)/fuel pumps
• Urea/DEF tank systems
• Understanding of APQP processes
• Experience supporting product validation activities (DVP&R exposure preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with suppliers, manufacturing, validation labs, program teams, and quality organizations
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required

Experience Preferred

• Direct fuel tank design/release experience
• Fuel delivery module (FDM) experience
• Injection molding and/or blow molding experience
• DFMEA experience
• Design for Six Sigma certification or training
• GD&T knowledge
• NX, Teamcenter, or similar PLM/CAD system experience
• Virtual simulation experience
• Fastener and torque application knowledge
• OEM automotive fuel systems experience
• Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives***

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About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.