DRE Springs

Stellantis
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Mar 23, 2026
The Coil Spring / Air Spring Design Release Engineer is responsible for the endtoend engineering, development, validation, and launch of chassis spring components for vehicle programs. This role ensures that coil springs and air springs meet all functional, durability, comfort, NVH, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements while achieving cost, weight, timing, and quality targets. The engineer interfaces crossfunctionally with Architecture, Vehicle Dynamics, Program Management, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Quality to successfully deliver spring systems into production. Component Design & Development: Own full design release responsibility for coil springs and/or air springs, including CAD definition, technical specifications, and drawing creation. Lead design studies, tradeoffs, and optimization related to ride, handling, wheel travel, loads, packaging, durability, and NVH. Conduct DFMEA, DVP&R creation, and ensure robust engineering documentation. Develop and maintain technical specifications for spring materials, coatings, fatigue performance, and manufacturing processes. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 1 year of experience in chassis, suspension, or structural component engineering (springs preferred). Experience may include internships or co-ops. Strong understanding of mechanics, material science (steel/alloys/elastomers), fatigue, and NVH principles. Experience with GD&T, CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar), and PLM systems. Knowledge of coil spring forming, heattreatment, shotpeening, powder coating, air bellows, and air spring systems. Familiarity with vehicle development processes, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP/validation standards. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with air suspension systems, pneumatics, and chassis controls integration or Coil Springs Handson experience with vehicle testing and ride/handling tuning. Background in CAE interpretation (fatigue analysis, nonlinear structural analysis, air spring modeling). Strong supplier negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work in a fastpaced program environment with multiple priorities. Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.