SRT/Direct Connection – Design Systems Engineer - Propulsion Engineering
@ StellantisSRT/Direct Connection – Design Systems Engineer - Propulsion Engineering
About the job
Direct Connection expands OEM-grade performance parts. The role involves developing, validating, and releasing performance upgrades, supporting teams, ensuring standards, and working with suppliers to meet cost, performance, and quality goals. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, retirement plans, and growth support.
Requirements
- Hardware development experience
- Suppliers and validation support
- Design standards compliance
- Prototype evaluation skills
- BOM and documentation expertise
Qualifications
- Engineering degree preferred
- Experience in performance parts
- Knowledge of vehicle systems
- Strong collaboration skills
Full job description
Direct Connection is expanding its OEM‑grade performance parts portfolio. This position is responsible for developing, validating, and releasing performance parts for the Direct Connection catalog. This includes vehicle-based performance upgrades as well as providing support for Mopar/DC Crate Engine team. The position will work to ensure that assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components meet program objectives for cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, and timing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of aftermarket performance hardware for Direct Connection
- Support Crate Engine team with hardware engineering, validation and sign-off
- Ensure compliance with Stellantis applicable design standards
- Engage with suppliers, attend feasibility reviews, and ensure validation readiness
- Ensure accurate BOMs, engineering documentation, and release packages for catalog launch
- Support internal and external performance shops for concept development and prototype evaluation
- Define validation requirements for performance upgrades, track testing, and approve test results.
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.