The Roof Systems Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the engineering, design, development, validation, timing and production release of sunroof systems. The Engineer will have end to end ownership of their components and ensuring they meet vehicle functional objectives. Responsibilities also include: component design, development, and packaging; Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR) testing; change management; bill of material maintenance; prototype and production build support; issues management; CAD model management in Teamcenter; weight reduction, cost reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives; and communicating technical product status to management. Additionally, supporting vehicle assembly plants for any product technical issues, support service teams for any field warranty issues and help in root cause analysis of the failures.
Preferred QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in sun roof systems or similar mechanisms
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, team-player, and attention to detail
- Mechatronic component design and release experience
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficiency in advanced CAD software such as NX, CATIA or SolidWorks
- Experience in power top, convertible top or sunroof components
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in sunroof systems or similar mechanisms
- Mechatronic component design and release experience
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficiency in advanced CAD software (NX, CATIA or SolidWorks)
- Experience with power top, convertible top or sunroof components
- CAD model management experience in Teamcenter
- Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, autonomous work style, teamwork, and attention to detail
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
