The Electronic Throttle Control & Actuator Lead Design & Release Engineer will be responsible for the Core Engine throttle and actuator components on one or more major engine families, including components such as electronic throttle controllers, Delta Pressure Valves, Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves, and other electro-mechanical related components. This is a key position within our Core Engine Engineering team and the activities include developing components, managing and directing changes, facilitating continuous improvement in system performance and fuel economy, and carrying out engineering root cause analyses and corrective actions when necessary. The Lead Senior Throttle / Actuator Engineer will work closely with designers and CAE groups to optimize designs and will use the DFMEA to identify and rate risks and build a robust DVP&R to ensure testing is completed to reach reliability goals. The candidate will initiate source packages, hold APQP meetings during the development phase, order prototype parts, carry out and monitor DV and PV testing, and participate in post-test reviews including failure analysis. The engineer is involved in all aspects of product launch including component, system, engine, and vehicle testing, manufacturing reviews, development of service procedures, production launch, change management, and continuous improvement.

The Senior Lead Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the end‑to‑end design, validation, industrialization, and production release of automotive Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) systems and throttle actuators. This role provides technical leadership across cross‑functional teams and supplier partners and ensures delivery of robust, cost‑effective, and safety‑compliant solutions that meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires deep expertise in mechatronic systems, functional safety, and vehicle launch execution within a highly regulated automotive environment. It will entail being the Global Technical Expert for Actuators and providing design best practices, lessons learned, and supporting future design direction for new programs. The Technical Expert also provides guidance to other actuator design and release engineers when needed.

Validation & Verification

Define and approve DV/PV test plans for electronic throttle systems and actuators.

Support bench, environmental, EMC, vibration, and vehicle‑level testing.

Analyze test data, lead root‑cause investigations, and drive corrective actions.

Ensure validation coverage for performance, durability, safety, and diagnostics.

Supplier & Manufacturing Interface

Lead technical engagement with Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 suppliers for ETC and actuator components.

Review and approve supplier designs, DVP&R, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to support launch, quality, and yield improvement.

Resolve supplier‑related design, quality, or production issues.

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 24 th 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.

Stellantis is a constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation: they’re about moving people and making connections. Fully committed to our customers and backed by partners that are leaders in their industries, we aim to develop, engineer, manufacture, and scale the best breakthroughs in all facets of sustainable mobility from autonomous, connected, electrified, shared and pre-owned vehicles to micro-mobility, commercial vehicles, and even electric aircraft.

With a community of more than 160 nationalities, industrial operations in more than 30 countries and customers in more than 130 markets, we are among the most diverse companies in the world and able to unite people and ideas across borders and cultures. Our passionate, talented, and diverse teams support our iconic brands in providing freedom of mobility tailored to every need.