Design Release Engineer

As a Cooling System Design and Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing advanced cooling components for electrified vehicles. These critical components, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and fan system components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross‑functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting‑edge projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, validation, and release of various cooling components for electrified vehicles.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for cooling components.
• Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.
• Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.
• Utilize Computer‑Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.
• Leverage expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.
• Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high‑quality components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in automotive engineering.
• Strong understanding of cooling system components such as radiators, condensers, fans, pumps, valves, heaters, and associated hardware.
• Proficiency in using CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling.
• Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, along with an Employee Assistance Program.

Family Building Benefit – Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off – 17+ paid holidays, vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans – Employer match on contributions to 401(k), Roth, and Catch‑Up plans, plus employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.

Income Protection & Insurance Options – Life insurance, group accident, critical illness and other voluntary plans.

Company Vehicle Lease Program – Eligible employees and immediate families receive access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, unlimited miles, and exclusive discounts.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back – Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours each year.

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.

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