BIW Battery Tray DRE

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) to join our automotive engineering team, focusing on BIW Battery Trays including housings, top & bottom covers, sealing/welding, machining, brackets, as well as applicable technologies such as stampings, castings, extrusions, and composites. The Engineer will be responsible for the components / system from initial design development, kick-off release, to validation, and through vehicle launch, ensuring they meet vehicle performance, durability, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage the design, development, and release of battery tray structural components/system (e.g., housings, top/bottom covers, brackets, machining, sealing, welding, fasteners)Support cross-functional design integration / packaging between battery tray systems and adjacent parts such as electrical, battery module, thermal, and chassis componentsOperate effectively in an advanced, fast-paced, and fluid environment where requirements may evolve; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative as a true self-starter-proactively ask questions, seek clarity, and drive progress even when all details are not fully defined.

Validate 2D drawings and analyze 3D CAD models using NX and/or Vis Mockup and ensure the Engineering Best Practices (EDP) are met. Must be able to cut sections and provide measurements in the 3D CADWork with external suppliers or internal manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectivesSupport CAD modeling, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and other design validation methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standardsManage component release in PLM systems and processes (Teamcenter, WebCN, FastCar2, PPAP, etc.), including BoM creation and updatesCreate Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teamsDefine and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testingProvide onsite plant launch support, as required, to triage, root cause, and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, or any other open issues or launch gating issues - B-sample, C-sample, X0, X1, X2, X3, SOP milestonesEnsure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirementsCommunicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teamsParticipate in the development of testing strategies for structural components, including vibration, crash, and thermal testing

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years of experience in automotive BIW / Battery Tray system development or related areaProficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systemsStrong knowledge of structural components, material selection, and related manufacturing processes (aluminum/steel stampings, aluminum castings, machining, composites, sealing/welding, etc.)Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and relevant automotive validation testing (safety, durability, NVH, thermal, leak testing, etc.)Excellent problem-solving and project management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with FCA release systemsDemonstrated automotive interest (via hobbies or college project)Self-motivated individualDemonstrated passion to work in the automotive industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in engineering or related technical fieldExperience working directly with OEM, Tier 1 relevant suppliers, and internal manufacturing teamsExperience with robust design such as DFSSKnowledge of global automotive standards and structural performance requirementsUnderstanding of thermal expansion, body tolerances, and design for assembly in relation to battery tray or BIW systemsHands-on experience with vehicle builds and plant launch activities

Travel:

Occasional travel required to supplier sites, test labs, proving grounds and manufacturing facilities. Some travel to manufacturing facilities outside U.S. in Canada and Mexico may be requiredWe are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) to join our automotive engineering team, focusing on BIW Battery Trays including housings, top & bottom covers, sealing/welding, machining, brackets, as well as applicable technologies such as stampings, castings, extrusions, and composites. The Engineer will be responsible for the components / system from initial design development, kick-off release, to validation, and through vehicle launch, ensuring they meet vehicle performance, durability, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage the design, development, and release of battery tray structural components/system (e.g., housings, top/bottom covers, brackets, machining, sealing, welding, fasteners)Support cross-functional design integration / packaging between battery tray systems and adjacent parts such as electrical, battery module, thermal, and chassis componentsOperate effectively in an advanced, fast-paced, and fluid environment where requirements may evolve; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative as a true self-starter-proactively ask questions, seek clarity, and drive progress even when all details are not fully defined.

Validate 2D drawings and analyze 3D CAD models using NX and/or Vis Mockup and ensure the Engineering Best Practices (EDP) are met. Must be able to cut sections and provide measurements in the 3D CADWork with external suppliers or internal manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, cost,... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.