Driveline Axle Engineering Subject Matter Expert

The Driveline & Axle Product Release Center acts as the owner of assigned driveline & axle components (axles, eDM gearbox, RDM, PTU, T-Case, prop shaft, half shaft, brackets, etc.) and executes product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and

FCA PCPC

(the "how") and will be responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for the assigned components and products. Components and products may be complex, or include new technology, requiring related and relevant prior experience. The candidate will also develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies as assigned, Coach entry level engineers as requiredThe candidate will be recognized as single point leadership contact for suppliers' product engineering, manages and tracks supplier product engineering activities and deliverables, including supplier test plans and test execution, prepares product engineering work plans in accordance with program and project timing and milestones, completes and documents advanced analysis and simulation of actuation mechanisms, including electro-mechanical and servo-hydraulic subsystems, and executes engineering deliverables in adherence to technical infrastructure and product development process deliverables, reviews, sign-offs, and report-outs.

The candidate also:

Develops technical requirements for components and subsystems of driveline & axles including purchased assembliesCompletes all required technical source package documentation to support supplier quotesEvaluates designs to the engineering best practice documents and completes supplier design reviewsCaptures all lessons learned, and ensures timely execution of all calculations, analysis, and simulation in alignment with test plans and requirementsDevelops DFMEAs and evaluates designs for failure modes robustnessDevelops and executes component and subsystem DVP&R plans to validate all aspects of new designs and design changes, including DRBTRSupports the development of the system DVP&RsDevelops tools, test procedures and acceptance criteria for driveline & axles, components, subassemblies and purchased assembliesCollaborates appropriate design detailing and CAE activitiesEnsures transfer functions and physics-based analysis are defined and documented for all actuation subsystems and componentsDelivers EBOM, models, drawings for components, subassemblies, and purchased assembliesGenerates engineering documentation in support of change management, including DRBFMDelivers parts / hardware to pilot builds, including requisitions for prototypes and ED&D.Collaborates with transmission and driveline systems subject matter experts, ACEs, DSEs, AEs, and other stakeholders to address and support any failures using the appropriate tools and processesPrepares status reports and presentations for management and CE organizationSupports manufacturing on production-related issuesGenerates cost reduction ideas and develops and executes corresponding design and validation plansParticipate in warranty/cost reduction meetings and develops solutions for warranty issuesConducts root cause analysis of driveline & axles failures and identify the root cause/sConducts Layered Process Audits at supplier plants for assigned components

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field8 or more years of engineering experience in the automotive industry or product engineering design, validation and engineering projects development with OEM and/or tier 1/2 supplierExperience or understanding in transmission, driveline & axles or related areaThorough understanding of vehicle functions and general vehicle architectureUnderstanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processesAdvanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).Leaderships, organization, planning, decision making and strategic thinking skills.

Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience.

Proactive, Learning, self-driven, Teamwork oriented.

Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills.

Training in problem solving techniques.

Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.

Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including USA, Canada & Mexico, or Europe / Asia.

Assembly and computer aided design (NX / CATIA).Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in EngineeringOther languages: Italian or FrenchMaster's degree highly desiredGreen/Black Belt in Shainin or DFSSKnowledge of Stellantis Systems and/or products a plusCAE/CFD experiences with Powertrain structuresExperience with the fundamentals of CAN communicationsExperience with electric motors for automotive applicationsKnowledge of Casting and Injection Molding processes.

The Driveline & Axle Product Release Center acts as the owner of assigned driveline & axle components (axles, eDM gearbox, RDM, PTU, T-Case, prop shaft, half shaft, brackets, etc.) and executes product design, analysis, release and testing per technical infrastructure and

FCA PCPC

(the "how") and will be responsible for the complete design and product delivery against technical requirements for the assigned components and products. Components and products may be complex, or include new technology, requiring related and relevant prior experience. The candidate will also develop subject matter expertise for select components or assemblies as assigned,... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.