Powertrain Fuel Injection Release Engineer

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

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Fuel Injection System Design & Release Engineer responsible for core engine fuel injection components across major engine families. You will drive design, release, testing, and post-test analysis to ensure performance and fuel economy goals are met.

The role collaborates with CAE and design teams, uses DFMEA, APQP, DV/PV testing, and participates in production launch and service procedure development. 5-day on-site work at Auburn Hills, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant fuel injection system component design and release experience.
• Knowledge of design tools and practices, e.g. CAD, CAE, CFD, FEA, GD&T.
• Ability to perform basic fluid flow rate and sealing pressure calculation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, able to manage multiple complex projects.
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engine operations.
• Good working knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• 0-20% travel required, mostly local, with occasional trips to US/Canada/Mexico.
• Must report to CTC, Auburn Hills, MI 5 days per week without travel restrictions.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in automotive fuel systems design and releasing
• Familiarity with fuel pump and injection system designs
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and release core engine fuel injection components.
• Lead engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with CAE teams to optimize designs and perform DFMEA.
• Coordinate APQP meetings, prototyping, testing and post-test reviews.
• Support product launch activities including manufacturing reviews and change management.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

CAe

CFD

FEA

GD&T

Job description

The Fuel Injection System Design & Release Engineer will be responsible for the Core Engine fuel injection components on one or more major engine families, including components such as high pressure fuel pump, Direct Injection Rail, High Pressure Fuel Line, Port Injection Rail, PFI / GDI Fuel Injectors, and other fuel system related components. This is a key position within our Core Engine Engineering team and the activities include developing components, managing and directing changes, facilitating continuous improvement in system performance and fuel economy, and carrying out engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions when necessary. The Engineer will work closely with designers and CAE groups to optimize designs and will use the DFMEA to identify and rate risks and build a robust DVP&R to ensure testing is completed to reach reliability goals. The candidate will initiate source packages, hold APQP meetings during the development phase, order prototype parts, carry out and monitor DV and PV testing, and participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis. The engineer is involved in all aspects of product launch including component, system, engine, and vehicle testing, manufacturing reviews, development of service procedures, production launch, change management, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant fuel injection system component design and release experience
• Knowledge of design tools and practices, e.g. CAD, CAE, CFD, FEA, GD&T is required.
• Ability to perform basic fluid flow rate and sealing pressure calculation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience with basic PC software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, have the ability to manage multiple complex projects, and have a positive attitude
• Good working knowledge of internal combustion engine operations
• Good working knowledge of fluid mechanics
• 0-20% travel will be required, mostly local, with occasional trips to facilities in the US, Canada, and Mexico
• Must be able to report and work at CTC, Auburn Hills, MI 5 days per week without any travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience in development of automotive fuel systems design and releasing
• Familiarity with fuel pump and injection system designs
• Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt certification

The Fuel Injection System Design & Release Engineer will be responsible for the Core Engine fuel injection components on one or more major engine families, including components such as high pressure fuel pump, Direct Injection Rail, High Pressure Fuel Line, Port Injection Rail, PFI / GDI Fuel Injectors, and other fuel system related components. This is a key position within our Core Engine Engineering team and the activities include developing components, managing and directing changes, facilitating continuous improvement in system performance and fuel economy, and carrying out engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions when necessary. The Engineer will work closely with designers and CAE groups to optimize designs and will use the DFMEA to identify and rate risks and build a robust DVP&R to ensure testing is completed to reach reliability goals. The candidate will initiate source packages, hold APQP meetings during the development phase, order prototype parts, carry out and monitor DV and PV testing, and participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis. The engineer is involved in all aspects of product launch including component, system, engine, and vehicle testing, manufacturing reviews, development of service procedures, production launch, change management, and continuous improvement.

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.