Senior Fuel Systems Lead, Fill Tube and Venting

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Engineering Lead for the Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity to define and update specifications, coordinate design reviews with release engineers, and establish a validation plan for new programs.

This role requires deep fuel-system knowledge, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and strong leadership to translate test data and field feedback into concrete engineering actions while mentoring DREs and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related degree field.
• 8 or more years of automotive engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years dedicated to fuel system design, development, and validation.
• Proven structural and functional understanding of end-to-end fuel systems, with a demonstrated track record of how individual components (tanks, pumps, tubes/lines, seals, and valves) interact, interface, and integrate to achieve optimal system performance, packaging, and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to break down highly complex engineering concepts and system anomalies into foundational, easy-to-understand building blocks to teach, train, and develop DRE's
• Direct, hands-on experience authoring and executing DFMEA and DVP&R; including review of virtual and physical test setup & results
• Deep knowledge of fluid mechanics, permeation barriers, materials (plastics and metals), and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate "hands-on" testing, vehicle data, and teardown feedback into actionable engineering deliverables and tasks
• Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to serve as a cohesive team player who can seamlessly lead initiatives or support peers in a fast-paced environment
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and/or Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt certifications.

Responsibilities

• Define and update specifications for the Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity.
• Coordinate and lead design reviews with release engineers to ensure best practices, safety, and quality.
• Maintain core DVPR and establish a validation plan for new program development.
• Lead root cause and corrective action development for field warranty returns.
• Initiate lessons learned and institutionalize these into core documents.

Skills

DFMEA

DVP&R

DFSS certification

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics or related degree

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Engineering Lead for the Fuel Fill Tube & Venting commodity to define and update specifications, coordinate design reviews with release engineers, and establish a validation plan for new programs.

This role requires deep fuel-system knowledge, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and strong leadership to translate test data and field feedback into concrete engineering actions while mentoring DREs and cross-functional teams.