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Design Systems Engineer - HD Truck Driveline, Axles and 4WD systems

Stellantis đŸ‡ș🇾 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Onsite Full-time Senior

Own the architecture and integration of axle, driveline, transfer case, gear reducer, and 4WD systems, coordinating interfaces across vehicle engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams. Lead design reviews, validation readiness, risk and quality management, engineering changes, cost optimization, and program execution from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and integration of axle, driveline, transfer case, gear reducer, and 4WD systems, coordinating interfaces across vehicle engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams. Lead design reviews, validation readiness, risk and quality management, engineering changes, cost optimization, and program execution from concept through launch.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and at least eight years of relevant experience, including at least five years in automotive engineering and/or geared systems, are required. A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and at least ten years of transmission and/or driveline engineering experience are preferred; knowledge of Stellantis engineering systems is also preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Leave
  • Wellbeing Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Employer Retirement Contributions
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Company Vehicle Lease Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Refinancing
  • Paid Volunteer Hours

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise Axle and driveline system architecture Transfer case integration Gear reducer design 4WD system development Vehicle engineering coordination Manufacturing interface management Supplier collaboration Validation and testing procedures Design review leadership Risk management Quality management Engineering change management Cost optimization Program execution from concept to launch CAD (Computer‑Aided Design) tools Finite Element Analysis (FEA) DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Cross‑functional team leadership Project management Technical documentation Systems engineering methodology Automotive standards knowledge Stellantis engineering systems familiarity

About Stellantis

Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, CitroĂ«n, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, JeepÂź, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.

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