Mopar Product Development Performance Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Mopar Performance Product Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and launch of aftermarket performance and accessory products across Stellantis vehicle platforms. The role leads product development activities for suspension systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, lift kits, and vehicle dynamics enhancements while coordinating with suppliers, CAE teams, testing organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development for automobiles.
Experience in product development and manufacturing processes.
Experience in design and functional integration analysis.
Intermediate skill set in NX.
Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specifications and requirements.
Good knowledge of GD&T concepts and change management.
Knowledge of vehicle suspension systems and vehicle architecture.
Knowledge of component-level and system-level testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vehicle dynamics and suspension design.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and release Mopar performance and accessory products for chassis, suspension, and powertrain applications.
Develop high-performance air induction and exhaust systems for aftermarket applications.
Design and develop suspension lift kits, lowering kits, wheels, axles, and other off-road products across Stellantis platforms.
Lead off-road development trips and marketing events such as SEMA, Easter Jeep, and Toledo Jeep Fest.
Define required chassis and suspension components based on package studies, suspension travel analysis, and vehicle dynamics requirements.
Develop Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) requirements for components and systems.
Coordinate component-level and vehicle-level validation testing.
Work with CAE, design, and testing teams to ensure designs meet load, durability, and performance requirements.
Evaluate vehicle dynamics, ride, handling, and emissions impacts of new products.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and vehicle integration standards.
Lead technical reviews with suppliers.
Support suppliers through design development and engineering approval processes.
Manage supplier deliverables, timing, testing, and issue resolution.
Capture lessons learned from previous programs and regulatory reviews.
Develop and maintain engineering best practices.
Support continuous improvement of launch and validation processes.
Review and approve engineering deliverables through the PPAP process.