Engineering Lead - Advanced Exhaust Systems

Job description

The Advanced Exhaust Engineering Lead drives the early development of advanced exhaust systems by translating emerging vehicle requirements into clear system strategies and architectures. This role shapes innovative Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment solutions, leads cross‑functional alignment, and applies rigorous analysis to ensure every system meets the highest standards for emissions, NVH, thermal performance, durability, and long‑term reliability.

Responsibilities

Lead exhaust system development during the advanced/concept phase.

• Define system strategy, architecture, and layout for new vehicles
• Translate early vehicle emissions, NVH, durability, and thermal targets into system‑level requirements Develop Hot End, Cold End, and Aftertreatment System layouts and geometry that meet vehicle objectives
• Collaborate with vehicle, packaging, integration, NVH, and aerothermal teams to negotiate system packaging and resolve tradeoffs
• Provide cross‑functional technical leadership and act as the primary interface for early phase exhaust system development
• Lead early performance simulations including backpressure, NVH, durability/fatigue, and thermal analysis
• Manage system requirements and documentation (functional requirements, specifications, technical reports, DFMEAs, design guidelines) Scout, assess, and recommend new exhaust and aftertreatment technologies
• Ensure technical deliverables are aligned with vehicle program timing and milestones Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive engineering experience with a focus on exhaust systems
• Proven experience developing hot and cold end exhaust systems Experience with automotive exhaust development processes (DFMEA, DV/PV testing)
• Familiarity with exhaust system analysis tools (CFD, GT-Power, FEA) Experience with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Engineering 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.