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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Release Engineer - SAI Systems and General Adaptation - **Company:** Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. - **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, System Testing, Siemens NX - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.stellantis.com/job/23687781/design-release-engineer-sai-systems-and-general-adaptation-auburn-hills-mi/ ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. * A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with design and manufacturing within the automotive industry * Strong understanding of component-level design and manufacturing processes, including formation, assembly, and integration. * Familiarity with product development documentation such as DFMEA and DVP&R. * Knowledge of material properties, rigidity, compliance, strength, GD&T, CAE analysis, and VSA. * Ability to define system and component-level requirements. * Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (oral and written). * Demonstrated project management experience. * Proven understanding of Design Release Engineer responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in SAI systems. * Hands-on experience developing and executing validation plans. * Key traits for success: action-oriented, comfortable with ambiguity, customer-focused, strong problem-solving skills. * Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX, Team Center ## Description * Lead the design of SAI (secondary air injection systems) and other general adaptation components, ensuring alignment with engine and vehicle requirements. * Develop and refine concepts for SAI systems and adaptation components based on packaging, performance, and system constraints. * Support CAD modeling, CAE analysis, and other design validation methods-including VSA (Variable Simulation Assembly)-to ensure compliance with engineering standards. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups (engine, vehicle, systems, packaging) to integrate SAI systems and adaptation components into the engine and overall vehicle architecture. * As a DRE, partner with SAI and general adaptation technical expert lead to uphold engineering best practices throughout component development. * Maintain sourcing documentation for relevant components, including SOR templates, Part Inspection Standards, and Technical Specification Lists. Release & Program Management * Manage design release activities from early concept through production, ensuring timely completion of B-Sample, C-Sample, X0, X1, X2, and X3 milestones. * Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (CNs) for assigned system components. * Ensure that all parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets; work closely with purchasing to support on-time sourcing. * Lead the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for SAI systems and adaptation components, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer specifications. * Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to ensure successful release, handling, assembly, and implementation of designs. Technical Guidance & Problem Solving * Participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with the global Technical Expert community. * Provide technical leadership during development and production to resolve design issues, material challenges, and manufacturing process concerns. * Lead DFMEA activities and other risk assessment processes to ensure design robustness and mitigate potential issues. * Support the development of test strategies, including bench-level and vehicle-level system testing. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with suppliers to ensure design feasibility, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability of assigned components. * Collaborate with validation teams to define and execute testing plans that meet functional and performance requirements. * Partner with vehicle integration teams to ensure proper fit, safety, and system compatibility within vehicle platforms. Documentation & Reporting * Support development and maintenance of engineering best practices in collaboration with the technical expert lead. * Create and maintain engineering documentation-including design specifications, drawings, DVP&Rs, and validation reports. * Ensure all technical documentation aligns with program timelines and PPAP requirements. * Provide clear status updates, timing reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)