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Design Release Engineer - Cylinder Head
Accepting applicationsStellantis · Auburn Hills, MI
Full-Time Mid_senior aiasicateddrrf
Posted
2d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
This role is for a Design and Release engineer to continue development and improve quality of cylinder heads for internal combustion engines in Stellantis’ Vehicles. This role would include continued design and development for future applications, quality improvements, engineering Change management, and validation of engine cylinder heads. This may include all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development:
Lead the continued design and development of engine cylinder heads, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
Develop and refine concepts for cylinder heads for new applications based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure cylinder heads meet all functional requirements.
Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate the cylinder heads into the overall powertrain architecture.
Release & Program Management:
Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for engine cylinder heads.
Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for engine cylinder heads, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.
Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:
Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems.
Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
Lead in the development of testing strategies for engine cylinder head validation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of engine cylinder heads.
Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring engine cylinder heads meet functional and performance metrics.
Work with cross-functional team of suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve any quality issues related to engine cylinder heads.
Documentation & Reporting:
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Heads directly is preferred.
Understanding engine structural components and related manufacturing processes, such as aluminum sand casting, machining, welding, gaging, etc..
Strong understanding of GD&T principles and processes.
Understanding of structural and thermal CAE analysis. Do not need to know how to perform the analysis, but must be able to understand and interpret analysis results/reports.
Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, fasteners
Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for engine structural components.
Ability to author system/component level requirements
Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong project management skills/experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school or equivalent
Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
5+ years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Heads directly is preferred.
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
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Key Responsibilities
Design & Development:
Lead the continued design and development of engine cylinder heads, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
Develop and refine concepts for cylinder heads for new applications based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure cylinder heads meet all functional requirements.
Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate the cylinder heads into the overall powertrain architecture.
Release & Program Management:
Manage design release activities from early concept through production, including the timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones.
Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for engine cylinder heads.
Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for engine cylinder heads, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, and quality, to ensure the successful release and implementation of designs.
Technical Guidance & Problem Solving:
Provide technical leadership and support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, and process-related problems.
Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment activities to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues.
Lead in the development of testing strategies for engine cylinder head validation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of engine cylinder heads.
Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring engine cylinder heads meet functional and performance metrics.
Work with cross-functional team of suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve any quality issues related to engine cylinder heads.
Documentation & Reporting:
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, drawings, test plans, and validation reports.
Ensure that all technical documentation is up-to-date and aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements.
Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Heads directly is preferred.
Understanding engine structural components and related manufacturing processes, such as aluminum sand casting, machining, welding, gaging, etc..
Strong understanding of GD&T principles and processes.
Understanding of structural and thermal CAE analysis. Do not need to know how to perform the analysis, but must be able to understand and interpret analysis results/reports.
Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, fasteners
Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for engine structural components.
Ability to author system/component level requirements
Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong project management skills/experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school or equivalent
Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
5+ years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Heads directly is preferred.
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We Help You Plan For The Future With
An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
Show more Show less