Design Systems Engineer Transmissions – FWD AT, CVT & Hybrid

The Chief Engineering team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products. This includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects.

About the role

The Design Systems Engineer (DSE) reports to the Chief Engineer and acts as the primary interface between the CE group and PRC. The DSE is primarily responsible for managing system interfaces and interactions between components/subsystems of the transmission and driveline system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the transmission and driveline hardware system owner (integration and system balancing of all components).
• Interface with individual Centers of Excellence (COEs), Manufacturing, Suppliers, and the Development Validation Center.
• Schedule hardware system design reviews across PRC and review Design Release Engineer (DRE) design proposals as required.
• Organize reviews with the Virtual Analysis/CAE team and ensure Virtual DVP/Scorecard is completed prior to any prototype hardware orders.
• Manage Transmission and driveline system and interface DFMEA/DRBFM (team) reviews to ensure complete transparency and development of cohesive Design Controls leading to Robust DVP Actions.
• Manage Assembly (BOM) Part# Complexity Charts including all Axle & Driveline Systems with a clear definition of each assembly part number.
• Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders; confirm proto hardware orders and procurement to meet program build(s) milestones.
• Coordinate BOM and experimental builds with ACE Leads and manage build readiness tasks (build fixtures, test fixtures, dyno support).
• Support CE & ACE to develop FTE and ER&D/ED&D Cost Roll-ups for Minor/MCA/New Programs.
• Review and approve all change notices ensuring checklists, lessons learned (LL), and E-BPs are updated and aligned.
• Lead Technical Cost Reductions (TCRs)/Value Optimization (VO) efforts and alignment working closely with PRC, DVC, and VO teams.
• Represent CE in managing the “lessons learned” document for the program and ensure Technical Specialists (TS) receive updates to revise E-BPs accordingly.
• Review transmission and driveline system and applicable component “Validation Completion” status with the DVC team periodically and provide updates to CE.
• Coordinate DRBTR review and act as the keeper of “follow-up items” and decision-maker on issuing GIMS for problem “buds.”
• Manage CQI and GIMS cross-functional task force teams, working closely with ACE to create priorities, action plans, and track progress; align and update initiatives list.
• Elevate resource issues as needed (CE & Sr. Manager for PRC).
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release, with at least 2 years of propulsion systems experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative and global teams.
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes.
• Advanced English language skills (90% proficiency in reading and writing).
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude, always going “above and beyond.”

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day.
  • Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions.
  • Employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back:
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs.
  • 18 paid volunteer hours annually to support community initiatives.