Design Release Engineer; BIW

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Job Title :
Design Release Engineer (BIW)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Design and Release Engineer will own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW under body components/subassemblies. This includes managing designers to create models in NX.

Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.

Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies

Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teams.

Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.

Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.

Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.

Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.

Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.

Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.

Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with Stellantis change management, release, and warranty systems

Self-motivated individual.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 stamping suppliers.

Experience with problem solving such as Red-X

Experience with robust design such as DFSS

Knowledge of global automotive standards

Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications

Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.

• Competitive Full-Time Compensation Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

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