Chassis Project Manager

Stellantis NV

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Key responsibilities include: Lead technical development and delivery of chassis systems for assigned vehicle programs; coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones and vehicle targets; manage technical risks, issue resolution, and escalation processes; monitor and report program KPIs, status, and readiness; drive technical trade-off decisions balancing performance, quality, cost, and timing; support vehicle launch activities and continuous improvement initiatives; serve as a key interface with Program CVEs, Technical Managers, Platform Program Leaders, suppliers, and engineering. This role serves as the primary technical contact for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved while coordinating activities across cross-functional engineering teams.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAuburn Hills, MI

    Description

    The Chassis Vehicle Systems Release (VSR) is responsible for leading the technical execution of Chassis systems throughout the vehicle development process. This role serves as the primary technical contact for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved while coordinating activities across cross-functional engineering teams.

    Key responsibilities include: Lead technical development and delivery of chassis systems for assigned vehicle programs; coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones and vehicle targets; manage technical risks, issue resolution, and escalation processes; monitor and report program KPIs, status, and readiness; drive technical trade-off decisions balancing performance, quality, cost, and timing; support vehicle launch activities and continuous improvement initiatives; serve as a key interface with Program CVEs, Technical Managers, Platform Program Leaders, suppliers, and engineering.

    Basic Requirements:

    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
    • Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience
    • Proficient in DFMEA, DVP&R, PDP, change process (ODM/CN/CCD) tools and processes
    • Proficient in technical aspects of Chassis System Design including product development processes, change management tools and processes
    • Demonstrated team leadership abilities including the ability to set targets, evaluate/identify gaps to existing targets, and lead solution activity
    • Ability to travel to supplier locations and Stellantis plants to support project both domestically and internationally
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
    • Strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills
    • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt/Black Belt certification
    • Formal training/experience in problem solving (ex: Shainin), quality and reliability
    • Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple organizations, including leading cross functional engineering teams
    • Experience with suspension, steering, braking, powertrain mounts, frames, vehicle dynamics, and chassis controls.
    • Experience with Stellantis releasing system

    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.

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