Chassis Project Manager

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

12h

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, DVP&R, PDP, and change-process (ODM/CN/CCD) tools and processes.
• Proficiency in technical aspects of Chassis System Design, including product development processes and change-management tools and processes.
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities, including setting targets, evaluating and identifying gaps to existing targets, and leading solution activity.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations and Stellantis plants to support projects domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or 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 or Black Belt certification.
• Formal training or experience in problem solving (e.g., 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 the Stellantis releasing system.

Responsibilities

• 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 that balance 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior