Fuel Systems Engineer

Stefanini North America and APAC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini North America and APAC is seeking a Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer to lead design, release, and APQP for fuel/tank modules and delivery components. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, vehicle programs, and testing labs to ensure robust fuel system design and production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET-accredited), and familiarity with Design Release/Component Engineer roles, APQP

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience (2–3+ years preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Experience as Design Release Engineer/Product Engineer/Component Engineer (not CAD-focused).
• Experience with fuel systems (tanks, delivery modules, Urea/DEF tank systems).
• Understanding of APQP processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, plan APQP and produce production release for Fuel Systems components.
• Drive quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and efficiency initiatives; report status to management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal/external groups (vehicle program team, labs, CAE, supplier ops, manufacturing).
• Support and drive quality initiatives related to fuel system components and assemblies.

Skills

APQP knowledge

Supplier collaboration

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

Job Requirements

• 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***

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.