Senior Electronic Throttle Control Design & Release Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an experienced Electronic Throttle Control & Actuator Design & Release Engineer to own core throttle components across engine families. You will lead design, validation, and production release, coordinating with CAE, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure robust, cost-effective, and safety-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes DFMEA-led risk assessment, APQP-driven development, and post-test failure analysis to meet reliability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7+ years in electronic throttle control and actuator design/release.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead best-practices documentation.
• Proficient CAD/CAE/CFD/FEA and GD&T knowledge.
• Capable of fluid flow and sealing pressure calculations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (local and occasional US/Canada/Mexico).

Responsibilities

• Define and approve DV/PV test plans for throttle systems and actuators.
• Lead supplier engagement with Tier1 and Tier2 for ETC components.
• Review and approve supplier designs, DVP&R, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to support launch, quality and yield.
• Support end-to-end product launch, testing, and post-launch reviews.

Skills

Technical mentoring

Design direction

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

CFD

FEA

GD&T

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking an experienced Electronic Throttle Control & Actuator Design & Release Engineer to own core throttle components across engine families. You will lead design, validation, and production release, coordinating with CAE, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure robust, cost-effective, and safety-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes DFMEA-led risk assessment, APQP-driven development, and post-test failure analysis to meet reliability goals.