HVHF Connector Core Team Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVHF Connector Core Engineer leads the development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems, ensuring targets are met for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP). This role involves full ownership of a global family of high-voltage and high-frequency connector components, including drafting specifications, ensuring supplier compliance, managing design interfaces, and leading design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases. The engineer will also provide functional oversight to internal and external engineering designers.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Strong automotive engineering fundamentals (mechanics, electronics, functional safety)
Proficiency with project management tools and milestone execution
Professional English (minimum B2) with ability to lead international meetings
Ability to work on-site at the Auburn Hills Tech Center office
Ability to support global projects across Europe and North America time zones

Nice To Haves

Experience in design, development, validation, or release of automotive connectors/components
DRE experience at an automotive OEM or supplier
DVP&R ownership

Responsibilities

Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages
Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA)
Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone
Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets
Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (e.g., APQP)
Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness
Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution
Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates
Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution)
Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments
Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation
Support assembly plants from pilot through launch
Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV)
Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution
Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards
Draft specifications and ensure supplier compliance
Manage design interfaces across cross-functional stakeholders
Lead design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases
Provide functional oversight to internal/external engineering designers