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# Cockpit Design Release Engineer

- **Company:** Stellantis
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Google Docs, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18844827/Cockpit-Design-Release-Engineer-Michigan-Auburn-Hills

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
 * Minimum 1 year design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules)
 * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team
 * Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment; requires minimal direction
 * Logical thinker who can sort through complex issues in pursuit of a resolution
 * Detail oriented, results driven Engineer
 * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs
 * Excellent program management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with design, development, and release of cockpit components
 * Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs
 * Familiar with CAN/LIN/LVDS/Ethernet communication protocols and troubleshooting tools
 * Experience in root cause and DFSS techniques (is-is not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, fishbone/fault-tree analysis)
 * Experience using Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer)

## Description

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and release of cockpit components - Responsibilities include but not limited to:

 * Program & supplier management
 * Open issue tracking with proactive issue resolution
 * Delivery to all vehicle program milestones, and all aspects of cradle to grave release activity (specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification and cross-functional team alignment, generate program development timelines, lead component packaging, component/system HW/SW validation plans, develop ECU diagnostics, conduct HW/SW design reviews, author/review/approve FMEAs & DVPRs, PFMEA reviews, process standards, in-plant calibrations, launch support, safe-launch plan development, identify quality improvements, rapid response to warranty, technical cost reductions, etc.).
 * Responsible for risk identification and maintaining detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans with frequent updates to senior leadership.
 * Work closely with cockpit engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex CKPT systems.