BSDO Program Performance Lead

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The BSDO Program Performance Lead (PPL) manages a team of engineers responsible for delivering key Buzz, Squeak & Rattle, Sealing & Corrosion, Durability, and Off-road attributes for assigned vehicle programs. The role works across vehicle development to identify risks, improve product robustness, and support continuous improvement so vehicles meet customer expectations throughout their lifecycle. The PPL owns BSDO targets and the BSDO scorecard, coordinates engineering validation and development work, and manages milestone deliverables across BSDO attribute areas, including Quality In-Use. The position defines project resource needs, integrates the work of the BSDO team, and serves as its point of contact with VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Tophat Teams. It also represents the organization in governance updates and collaborates with CPG, ARDC, CTC RTS, and DAQ labs on BSDO validation plans. The role supports Advanced Program development by identifying risks and critical design areas using lessons learned and quality metrics. It ensures validation of customer functional objectives and that the voice of the customer is reflected through competitive vehicle benchmarking and quality reviews. Before project completion, the PPL summarizes lessons learned and supports the core team in updating performance standards and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in product or powertrain development.
Strong understanding of vehicle systems and engineering development cycles.
Experience leading teams of diverse backgrounds.
Experience in product development involving multiple foreign markets.
Ability to motivate and lead people who do not report directly to the role.
Excellent leadership communication and people skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Comfort with both short- and long-term project management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering and/or an MBA.
At least 5 years of direct experience in Durability, NVH, Safety, BSR, or other related vehicle attribute fields.
Knowledge of virtual simulation tools.
Vehicle testing knowledge, including Durability test schedules, RTS testing, and data acquisition methods and tools.
Ability to productively manage change.

Responsibilities

Set and own all BSDO targets.
Work across Vehicle Engineering to plan, coordinate, and execute validation and development activities.
Define project resource needs, including headcount and physical assets such as vehicles and parts, for inclusion in the program budget.
Integrate all work performed by the BSDO team.
Support Advanced Program development by identifying and defining risks and critical design areas based on lessons learned and quality metrics.
Manage milestone deliverables for Buzz, Squeak & Rattle, Sealing, Corrosion, Durability, Off-road, and Quality In-Use attribute areas.
Own the BSDO scorecard.
Serve as the BSDO point of contact for VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Tophat Teams.
Represent the organization at governance updates.
Work with CPG, ARDC, CTC RTS, and DAQ labs to develop and execute BSDO validation plans.
Ensure validation of customer functional objectives related to BSDO and Quality In-Use.
Ensure the voice of the customer is met through competitive vehicle benchmarking and quality reviews.
Summarize lessons learned before project completion and support the core team in updating performance standards and processes.
Manage and lead a team of engineers delivering BSDO program attributes.