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The Audio Integration & Active Sound (AIAS) Engineer is responsible for the full product lifecycle of audio and active sound systems across multiple vehicle programs. As an AIAS engineer, you will be responsible for working with internal teams and suppliers to plan, design, develop and validate audio & active sound systems. You will be responsible for solving integration issues and ensuring that the entire system is ready for production, as well as supporting ongoing serial life and quality activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own audio and active sound system development, validation, and integration activities at the vehicle, system, and component levels
• Collaborate closely with VF (Vehicle Function) and CFTS (Core Functional Technical Specification) writers to align internal specifications to each vehicle program’s feature list.
• Create and maintain specification documents with system-level AIAS requirements (EQs, CPDs, SGIDs, etc).
• Analyze and interpret vehicle program series cards and product grids to determine impact on audio and active sound systems and identify opportunities for optimization / complexity reduction.
• Support early program definition with audio and active sound system cost and development timing needs.
• Own the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Notices (CNs) for AIAS components (amplifiers, speakers, microphones, etc.)
• Define and release wiring harness definitions for AIAS components in iSpeed.
• Support vehicle-level CAD databases and milestones with core and vehicle-specific AIAS components.
• Lead packaging and design efforts for speakers, amplifiers, microphones, speaker enclosures and vehicle-specific mounting needs.
• Ensure all AIAS parts meet performance, quality, cost, and vehicle program timing requirements.
• Develop and track implementation of DVP&R and DFMEA for new AIAS components and systems.
• Support pre-production vehicle builds (X1, X2, X3) to ensure all AIAS components meet manufacturing requirements.
• Support triage and resolution of audio and active sound related hardware and software issues on test benches and pre-production vehicles.
• Coordinate and develop vehicle and system-specific audio and active sound acoustic tunings.
• Support NVH evaluation and buy-off of active sound feature implementations in pre-production and production vehicles.
• Maintain accurate scorecards, prepare technical presentations and summaries and report on project status, timelines, and risk assessments for program and management reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness within the AIAS organization
• Support competitive benchmarking and AIAS target setting activities
• Research, analyze, and interpret quality and customer feedback data to enable early identification of customer-facing issues and develop actionable solutions.

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.