Job Description

The Application Engineers (AEs) reports to the Chief Engineer and acts as the primary owner of the application matrix and interface between the CE group and vehicle team for requirements and delivery of the transmission and driveline products, including assembly plants.

• Responsible for supporting the Chief Engineer (CE) in the execution of designated programs
• Supports the development of high-level Applications Matrix (working with the Design System Engineer) including all interface requirements for given programs for all variants and various vehicle platforms.
• Ensures all applications fall within the design envelopes of the the transmission and driveline products
• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes
• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities
• Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FD ratio selection, mass, etc.)
• Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives
• Leads and coordinates the required Virtual Duty Cycle analysis(es) working with Propulsion Systems Virtual PT (Rotational) and Vehicle Loads / Durability team for Structural duty cycle (BCxx)
• Coordinates external interface(s) design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required.
• Develops, manages & communicates external design or assembly issues and change management.
• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN
• Coordination of application specific design variants (TCMs, adaptive hardware, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, etc) including controls & calibration strategies
• Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.).
• Drives Layered Audits process across supplier plant(s) to ensure manufacturing / heat-treatment / assembly processes and control plan robustness
• Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support)
• Develops Benchmarking Plan working closely with Assistant Chief Engineer on competitive products
• Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and engineering response to bulletins working closely with ACE (or CE)
• Coordinates data generation and approvals of AES/BES regulatory documents
• Updates and coordinates approvals of owner’s manuals
• Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 1 or more years of propulsion systems experience
• Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive manufacturing and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Goes “above and beyond” always

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Engineering

Stellantis

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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