Design Release Engineer - Cylinder Blocks

This role is for a Design and Release engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of Cylinder Blocks for internal combustion engines in Stellantis' Vehicles. This role would include leading design and development, engineering change management, lead advanced quality planning, and validation of engine cylinder Blocks. This includes all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, tooling kick off, engineering validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development:

• Lead the design and development of engine cylinder Blocks, ensuring alignment with vehicle and powertrain requirements.

• Develop and refine concepts for cylinder Blocks based on functional, safety, and performance requirements.

• Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure cylinder Blocks meet all functional requirements.

• Collaborate with other engineering teams (electrical, thermal, packaging, powertrain etc…) to integrate the cylinder Blocks into the overall powertrain 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 engine cylinder Blocks.

• Ensure all parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

• Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for engine cylinder Blocks, 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 engine cylinder Block validation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with suppliers (internal and external) to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of engine cylinder Blocks.

• Collaborate with validation teams to define and implement validation testing, ensuring engine cylinder Blocks meet functional and performance metrics.

• Work with cross-functional team of suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering to resolve any quality issues related to engine cylinder Blocks.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Blocks directly is preferred.
• Understanding engine structural components and related manufacturing processes, such as aluminum sand casting, high pressure die-casting, machining, welding, gaging, etc..
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and processes.
• Understanding of structural and thermal CAE analysis. Do not need to know how to perform the analysis, but must be able to understand and interpret analysis results/reports.
• Understanding of product development documentation such as, DFMEA and DVP&R
• Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, Sealing systems, fasteners
• Experience in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for engine structural components.
• Ability to author system/component level requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills/experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school or equivalent
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
• Working experience with 3D cad programs, preferably Siemens NX
• 8+ years of relevant experience working with engine structural components (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, etc…). Experience in Cylinder Blocks directly is preferred.