SRT Transmission & Driveline Application Engineer

The Chief Engineering team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products and includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects. (the “what” and the “when”.) 

The Application Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and will act as the primary owner of the application matrix and interface between the CE group and vehicle team for requirements and delivery of the transmission and driveline products, including assembly plants, and will be the team member responsible for driving to closure in the corporate issue management systems both serial life and product development issues as they arise, working in conjunction with other stakeholders as issue manager on the cross-functional solving team.  

As a SRT Transmission & Driveline Application Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: 

• Responsible for supporting the Chief Engineer (CE) in the execution of designated programs 

• Supports the development of high-level Applications Matrix (working with the Design System Engineer) including all interface requirements for given programs for all variants and various vehicle platforms. 

• Ensures all applications fall within the design envelopes of the transmission and driveline products 

• Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes  

• Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities 

• Owns the Driveline Technical Specifications (DLTS) and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FD ratio selection, mass, etc.) in support of completing consensus of requirements on the subsystem and subcomponent technical specifications. 

• Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives 

• Leads and coordinates the required Virtual Duty Cycle analysis(es) working with Propulsion Systems Virtual PT (Rotational) and Vehicle Loads / Durability team for Structural duty cycle (BCxx) 

• Coordinates design changes to external interfaces that require platform approval. Perform tradeoff studies as required. 

• Develops, manages & communicates external design or assembly issues and change management. 

• Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each Change Notice (CN) 

• Coordination of application specific design variants (TCMs, adaptive hardware, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, etc) including controls & calibration strategies. 

• Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.). 

• Drives Layered Audits process across supplier plant(s) to ensure manufacturing / heat-treatment / assembly processes and control plan robustness 

• Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support) 

• Develops Benchmarking Plan working closely with Chief Engineer on competitive products 

• Coordinates Center of Excellence / Engineering Best Practice assessments of bulletins and engineering response to bulletins working closely with Family Manager and Chief Engineer 

• Coordinates data generation and approvals of AES/BES regulatory documents 

• Updates and coordinates approvals of owner’s manuals 

• Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards 

Knowledge, skills, & abilities 

• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience. 

• Proactive, learning, self-driven, teamwork oriented. 

• Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills. 

• Training in problem solving techniques. 

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA). 

• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) 

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) 

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.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every 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:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your 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.