The Design Release Engineer & Team Lead for Internal combustion engine lubrication and vent system components is responsible for the design development and technical leadership in the creation, validation, and release of these components for Stellantis' vehicles. This includes:
• Design and release of system components • Specifying hardware requirements needed to meet program objectives
The role involves driving the design through all phases of the product lifecycle, including design concept, sourcing, support engineering, validation, and production release through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). The role will include interaction and/or leading activities with multiple teams, including:
• Manufacturing • Quality • Design • Validation • Supplier and direction
The responsibilities include:
• Design and release of system components • Specifying hardware requirements needed to meet program objectives • Lead the design of vent and lubrication system components ensuring alignment with vehicle and engine sub-system requirements • Develop and refine concepts for crankcase ventilation systems and lube system components based on functional, safety, reliability, and performance requirements • Support CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards • Collaborate with other engineering teams, electrical, thermal packaging, quality, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of structural components • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, to ensure design feasibility, cost competitiveness, and manufacturability of structural components • Drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for lubrication systems components ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer specifications • Provide technical leadership support during the development and production stages to resolve design issues, material selection challenges, manufacturing restrictions, 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 • Participate in the development of testing strategies for components, including engine dynamometer, vehicle handling, vibration, crash, and thermal testing • Report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working with engine components and systems • Experience of interest is related to pressurized engine oil systems, oil pumps, crankcase positive ventilation systems, PCV, oil separation, oil filters, and oil coolers • Understanding of Mechanics of Materials, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), Sealing systems, Fluid dynamics, Tribology, CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Analysis, and Thermodynamics • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on engine systems engineering • Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans • Critical character traits to ensure success, including Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving • Demonstrated leadership as a technical expert for Internal Combustion Engines • Working experience with 3D CAD programs, preferably Siemens NX • Familiarity with Stellantis engine development processes