The Structures and Interiors Innovation Engineer operates within the Concept and Pre-Program Engineering organization, supporting the Structures and Interiors Innovation function. This role is responsible for leading advanced engineering initiatives that integrate Body-in-White (BIW), Structures, and Interior systems, with a focus on developing scalable, production-feasible innovations and features for Stellantis.
The position serves as project leader, technical pilot, and single-point engineering authority for innovation programs spanning upper body, structures, greenhouse, passenger compartment, rear shelf, rear compartment, exteriors, glazing, seating, cockpit, and restraint systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead advanced innovation projects from concept definition through feasibility and proof-of-concept (POC) validation, with clear technical ownership
Serve as the single-point technical interface for cross-functional teams (design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers)
Develop and mature integrated Structures-Interiors solutions that deliver measurable improvements in:
Mass reduction / lightweighting
Cost and investment efficiency
Manufacturing feasibility and complexity reduction
Product performance (NVH, durability, crash, usability)
Apply deep expertise in BIW Structures and Interior Systems to resolve complex engineering problems and enable differentiated vehicle features
Drive multi-material strategies (steel, aluminum, magnesium, composites), advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, forming, joining) and Interiors integration of Seats, Instrument Panel, Cockpit, Consoles and Restraints.
Translate innovation concepts into validated engineering-ready architectures and package solutions
Support Technology Roadmap development for Structures and Interiors in alignment with Discipline Manager - Advanced Structures and Interiors leadership and present to Technical Executives.
Interface with global teams and suppliers to ensure technical alignment and execution feasibility
Lead and contribute to early-stage CAD, architecture studies, and system-level trade-off analyses
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum 6 years of engineering experience, including:
4 years in BIW Structures design/development and/or Interior Systems release engineering
Demonstrated track record of:
Increasing technical responsibility and leadership in engineering programs
Driving engineering solutions from concept to implementation
Mentoring and developing technical talent
Strong capability in:
Technical communication (written and verbal)
Analytical and experience-based problem solving
Cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering
DFSS Green Belt (or equivalent structured problem-solving certification)
Experience supporting vehicle programs, in-plant activities, or launches
Strong understanding of:
Federal Safety Regulations and third-party performance metrics
BIW, Structures and Interiors performance attributes (crash, durability, NVH, packaging)
System-level trade-offs and structural optimization methodologies
Working knowledge of CAE disciplines (impact, durability, NVH) and interpretation of simulation results
Broad materials experience including:
Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), aluminum, magnesium and titanium
Advanced Composites, SMC, Carbon Fiber
Release engineering experience across:
BIW / Structures, Exteriors
Interiors, Seating, Cockpit systems
Familiarity with:
AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Copilot, knowledge-based systems, KBE)
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Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) applications