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# Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer

- **Company:** Stellantis
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $97,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Component-Based Software Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Rapid Prototyping Process, Release Management, Software Systems, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7bb88e614e3ac2ac

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
 * Two to five years of relevant automotive engineering experience.
 * Professional experience as a Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, Component Engineer, or comparable product-development engineer.
 * Experience involving automotive fuel systems or similar mechanical components.
 * Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning processes.
 * Experience supporting component development, validation, and production release activities.
 * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, manufacturing plants, validation laboratories, program teams, and quality organizations.
 * Strong problem-solving, organization, and project-management skills.
 * Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.
 * Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to CAD design or drafting without design-release or component-ownership responsibilities may not meet the requirements for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Direct fuel-tank design and release experience.
 * Fuel delivery module or fuel-pump experience.
 * Urea or diesel exhaust fluid tank-system experience.
 * Automotive OEM fuel-system experience.
 * Injection-molding or blow-molding experience.
 * Experience developing or supporting DFMEAs.
 * Design for Six Sigma certification or training.
 * Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
 * Experience with NX, Teamcenter, or similar CAD and product lifecycle management systems.
 * Virtual simulation experience.
 * Knowledge of fastener selection and torque applications.
 * Experience developing or executing DVP&R documentation.

## Description

* Reliance One, Inc. is hiring a Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer for one of our established clients in the automotive industry.
 * This position is responsible for the design, development, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), validation, and production release of automotive fuel-system components. Primary components include fuel and urea/DEF tanks, fuel delivery modules, and related delivery systems.
 * The ideal candidate has hands-on Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, or Component Engineer experience and can successfully coordinate technical activities among suppliers, manufacturing plants, validation laboratories, program teams, quality organizations, and other engineering groups., * Lead the design, development, validation, and production release of automotive fuel-system components.
 * Support fuel tanks, urea/DEF tanks, fuel delivery modules, fuel pumps, and related systems.
 * Manage component development activities from concept through production launch.
 * Lead or support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities.
 * Develop, maintain, and execute validation plans, including Design Verification Plan and Report activities.
 * Coordinate testing, prototype builds, issue resolution, and product-validation activities.
 * Work directly with suppliers to manage technical deliverables, timing, quality, and production readiness.
 * Collaborate with vehicle program teams, CAE engineers, testing laboratories, prototype teams, supplier operations, quality groups, and manufacturing plants.
 * Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and other product-quality planning activities.
 * Investigate product concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
 * Drive quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and product-efficiency initiatives.
 * Review engineering drawings, specifications, design requirements, and technical documentation.
 * Communicate product status, risks, timing, and recommendations to management and project stakeholders.
 * Support vehicle-level evaluations and travel to suppliers, plants, or testing locations as required.