Design Release Engineer - Safety Restraint Systems - Side Airbags
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
- Automotive
- Full-time
- design release engineer
- side airbags
- safety restraint systems
The Design Release Engineer for Safety Restraint Systems focuses on designing, developing, and releasing side airbag systems for Stellantis vehicle programs. They collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety standards such as FMVSS and ECE, managing testing, documentation, and program milestones. Responsibilities include supplier management, compliance reporting, and supporting production launches while ensuring cost, weight, and investment targets are met.
The Restraint Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Side Airbags is responsible for the design, development, and release of side airbags to support Stellantis vehicle programs. The DRE will work with the Stellantis engineering organizations and supply base to package and develop the side airbag system and interface with teams such as purchasing, product design office, manufacturing and supply base groups to achieve program objectives. The DRE is responsible for the review of testing, parts, data and best practices to meet program requirements, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), ECE and other global certifications and will be responsible to assure that all program milestones, deliverables and targets are met for side airbags including cost, weight and investment.
The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reviewing design practices to meet program requirements
- Conducting commodity benchmarking as required
- Managing program specific documentation (e.g., DVPR, DFMEA)
- Managing supplier design and open issues reviews
- Writing change notices
- Reviewing supplier component and system testing, test parts, and test results
- Managing and completing compliance testing and reports
- Support pre-production, production launch, and serial life builds
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.




