Design Release Engineer - Battery Degas and Simultaneous Engineering
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
About this job
This role is for a Design and Release engineer to of Degas Systems and components for high voltage batteries in Stellantis’ vehicles. This includes components like Degas Valves, Pre-filters, & Degas Shrouds. This role would include continued design and development for future applications, quality improvements, engineering change management, and validation of degas systems and components. This may include all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Additionally, this role may include managing simultaneous engineering between product engineering and manufacturing, for engine development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design & Development:
- Lead the continued design and development of degas components, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.
- Develop and refine concepts for degas components for new applications based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.
- Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure degas systems and components meet all functional requirements.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging) to integrate the degas components into the overall powertrain/battery 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 degas components.
- Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.
- Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for degas components, 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 degas systems and components.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of degas components.
- Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring degas components meet functional and performance metrics.
- Work with cross-functional team of suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve any quality issues related to degas components.
- 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.
- Simultaneous Engineering:
- Lead simultaneous engineering meetings between product engineering and manufacturing.
- Maintain an open issues list of manufacturing related development issues.
- Drive cross-functional teams to resolve open manufacturing related development issues.
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.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th 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 included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
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.