Design and Release Engineer - Torque Transfer Systems

The Design and Release Engineer is responsible for managing the entire life cycle of their respective components and sub-assemblies including defining requirements, conceptual design, supplier sourcing, manufacturing, validation and industrialization. They will work within a Transmission, Driveline and EDM Gear Reducers Organization Center of Excellence (COE) for torque transfer components (gears, splines, shafts, bearings, etc.).

• Design and release responsible for key components for torque transfer components
• Lead the change management process for their respective components.
• Ensure key components incorporate design best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvements are followed and integrated into product design release process
• Lead the technical infrastructure evolution for key components including documentation, specifications, requirements definitions and drawing signoffs.
• Lead the supplier sourcing and industrialization of components including production part approval processes for their components
• Lead and support warranty and quality related topics relating to their components and systems
• Lead the cost optimization and value creation processes of their respective components
• Training and mentoring engineers with less experience

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in propulsion systems, automatic transmissions or related field
• Understanding of system engineering within automatic transmissions and electric drive units.
• Previous experience as a DRE in OEM and tier 1 suppliers to OEMs
• Proficiency in GD&T, creating drawings of components and virtual analysis
• Strong interpersonal communication and team leadership skills and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership teams

• Advanced degree in with emphasis in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Working level experience with suppliers of torque converters, dampers and automatic transmission components.
• Hands‑on experience with design, release, and manufacturing processes for automotive applications
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification

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.

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

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.

An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans; an employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute.

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.

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.

Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.

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