Stellantis
DRE - BIW Engineer at Stellantis
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies. This includes parametric modeling using NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies.
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing.
Excellent problem‑solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Stellantis change management, release, and warranty systems.
Self‑motivated individual.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 suppliers.
Experience with problem solving such as Red‑X.
Experience with robust design such as DFSS.
Knowledge of global automotive standards.
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications.
Hands‑on experience with vehicle body shop, pre‑production builds and plant launch activities.
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood — including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work‑life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shutdown from December 24th through New Year’s Day each year; vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We help you plan for the future with employer match on contributions to your 401(k), Roth, and Catch‑Up plans; plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. — supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and passions: tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.
And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
EOE / Disability / Veteran 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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Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies. This includes parametric modeling using NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies.
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing.
Excellent problem‑solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Stellantis change management, release, and warranty systems.
Self‑motivated individual.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 suppliers.
Experience with problem solving such as Red‑X.
Experience with robust design such as DFSS.
Knowledge of global automotive standards.
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications.
Hands‑on experience with vehicle body shop, pre‑production builds and plant launch activities.
Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
Family Building Benefit We proudly support all paths to parenthood — including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Generous Paid Time Off We believe in work‑life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shutdown from December 24th through New Year’s Day each year; vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans We help you plan for the future with employer match on contributions to your 401(k), Roth, and Catch‑Up plans; plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
Income Protection & Insurance Options Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. — supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Company Vehicle Lease Program Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back We believe in investing in your future and passions: tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.
And so much more! When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
EOE / Disability / Veteran 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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