International Safety Investigations Lead

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

3d

About The Position

The International Investigation Lead manages the end-to-end development of responses to international safety investigations and regulatory inquiries, ensuring accurate documentation, cross-functional alignment, and timely submissions while maintaining readiness and compliance across global markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or other engineering degrees or related technical degrees with combined experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cross functional Vehicle Engineering roles, or supporting vehicle safety investigations, regulatory compliance activities, or cross-functional technical issue resolution
• Working knowledge of vehicle systems and the product development/validation process; ability to interpret engineering documentation and field data
• Experience coordinating complex deliverables across engineering, emissions, legal, and business teams; strong program/project management skills
• Ability to produce clear, accurate written submissions and executive-ready summaries; strong verbal communication skills for internal reviews and regulator-facing discussions
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting concepts (including US reporting triggers and documentation expectations) and strong attention to detail for audit-ready recordkeeping
• Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders across time zones and cultures; strong judgment and ability to drive alignment under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with corporate investigation/quality systems and databases (e.g., DAPIS or similar) and standard office productivity tools

Responsibilities

• Intake and document government inquiries from foreign markets/regions for North America produced vehicles.
• Manage response development from initial intake through final submission, including cross-functional collaboration (engineering, emissions, compliance, and other global functions), management review/sign-off, and documentation in internal systems.
• Monitor all international CDJR(F) investigations for readiness, including DAPIS documentation and campaign readiness, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Prepare US regulatory paperwork (including 573 and 579 reporting to NHTSA) and ensure proper filing for recalls in the US when international actions require US reporting.
• Act as a liaison between regional investigators and US engineering/compliance leads to enable efficient information exchange and consistent technical positions.
• Serve as liaison between TSRC Internal Investigations and other regional investigations to support alignment on investigative approach, data needs, and escalation paths.
• Maintain documentation for the above activities and ensure records are complete and audit-ready.

What This Job Offers

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