Gear Reducer Junior Chief Engineering Position

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Engineer in the Transmission, Driveline, and Gear Reducer Chief Engineering Teams will have some experience in executing powertrain programs. The chief engineering team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products. This includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects. Responsibilities include reporting to the Chief Engineer and acting as the primary owner of the application matrix and interface between the CE group and vehicle team for requirements and delivery of the transmission and driveline products, including assembly plants. Responsibilities may also include monitor projects at each step of the development process, from intention milestone to serial life. This is a key leadership position, requiring ability to define problems early, and connect things that seem disconnected.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related degree field
A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 1 or more years of propulsion systems experience or 1 or more years of program management experience
Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
Understanding of typical automotive product engineering, manufacturing, finance and quality processes
Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
Goes “above and beyond” always
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience.
Proactive, learning, self-driven, teamwork oriented.
Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills.
Training in problem solving techniques.
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an engineering related field
Design for Six Sigma certification
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the Chief Engineer (CE) in the execution of designated programs
Supports the development of high-level Applications Matrix (working with the Design System Engineer) including all interface requirements for given programs for all variants and various vehicle platforms.
Ensures all applications fall within the design envelopes of the transmission and driveline products
Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes
Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities
Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FD ratio selection, mass, etc.)
Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives
Leads and coordinates the required Virtual Duty Cycle analysis(es) working with Propulsion Systems Virtual PT (Rotational) and Vehicle Loads / Durability team for Structural duty cycle (BCxx)
Coordinates external interface(s) design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required.
Develops, manages & communicates external design or assembly issues and change management.
Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN
Coordination of application specific design variants (TCMs, adaptive hardware, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, etc) including controls & calibration strategies
Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.).
Drives Layered Audits process across supplier plant(s) to ensure manufacturing / heat-treatment / assembly processes and control plan robustness
Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support)
Develops Benchmarking Plan working closely with Assistant Chief Engineer on competitive products
Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and engineering response to bulletins working closely with ACE (or CE)
Coordinates data generation and approvals of AES/BES regulatory documents
Updates and coordinates approvals of owner’s manuals
Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards
Support Strategy & Technical Roadmap with business inputs. Manage product complexity and product lifecycle plans.
Manage timing and readiness for the assigned propulsion system perimeter, ensuring consistency between System and Sub-System and the complete Application Plan; responsible for sub-system Budget, Timing & Cost, including: Total product cost (TPC), ER&D spending, ED&D spending, Capital expenditure (CAPEX)
Establishes and maintains program timing; manage VO cost savings programs
Leads the PSDP milestone deliverables reviews and deck preparation and ensures first-time-right execution and presentation to senior management
Must ensure continuous alignment of scope and strategic business objective, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward business result and strategic intent
Provides and reviews inputs for supplier contracts related to product, timing, and cost related items
Drives together with purchasing and engineering team the source package and sourcing process
Initiates product study bulletins to capture cost on core projects; establishes projects and funding for quality initiatives
Manages the core initiatives preparation and core studies response.
Works with the PRS engineering functions, Planning and VEMO to prepare ER&D budget convergence for milestone approval.
Determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among functions and regions
Work with CE to ensure the team follows all applicable department and corporate standards, practices, and procedures
Provides guidance and direction to DREs and suppliers through resourcing, process or sourcing changes, and development using the appropriate change management systems