Power panels - Design Release Engineer

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Job description

The Engineer will be responsible for system and component design and release activities for High Voltage Power Panels and associated hardware. The scope includes both mechanical and electrical/electronic components. Responsibilities encompass end‑to‑end product development, from concept through validation and production release.

Key duties include designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leading DVP‑driven product development and validation activities; performing structural engineering analysis; supporting electronic hardware and software validation; and preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives. The role also supports continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

The position requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional internal teams across Stellantis, including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to ensure successful program execution.

• Basic Requirements
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements
• Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R
• Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA
• Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes
• Passion for vehicles and the ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics
• Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues
• Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Engineering
• Catia V5 or NX training
• High Voltage Power Panel or other Mechatronics experience
• Candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organization and program management skills, be a strong team player, and have excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical / electronic components
• Also desirable are: manufacturing or launch experience, component or system testing, product creation, DFSS (design for six sigma)
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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