Design Supervisor

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Design Supervisor leads and oversees a team of SBU CAD Designers responsible for developing high-quality automotive components and assemblies. This role ensures design deliverables meet technical requirements, timing milestones, cost targets, and organizational standards while supporting cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in lead design.
• Extensive experience in automotive CAD design and product development.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and related visualization/mock-up tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assemblies, and vehicle systems.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, program-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Experience supporting advanced or concept stage vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with cost, timing, and scope estimation for design work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of designers, providing daily direction, workload prioritization, and technical guidance.
• Oversee the development of automotive components, assemblies, and detail drawings using CAD tools such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter ensuring designs meet functional requirements, engineering intent, manufacturability, serviceability, and quality standards.
• Serve as the design point-of-contact for assigned programs and concepts, and support standardized proposal development, scope definition, and early concept feasibility when requested.
• Enforce design standards, best practices, and release processes as defined by engineering and design management to support consistency across designs and identify opportunities to improve design workflows, communication, and efficiency.
• Provide clear, professional communication to internal stakeholders and leadership and support documentation required for HR, accommodations, safety, or compliance processes when needed.

What This Job Offers

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