Regional Chief Engineer - Large Gas Engines

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Regional Chief Engineer leads all technical aspects of base engine design to meet customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. The scope includes base engine design and development, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and engine emissions.

The role contributes to execution of the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process for an assigned engine program, summarizes technical inputs for recommendations to executive leadership, and approves technical decisions and program documentation. The position also oversees engine mechanical development and validation, serves as the organization’s point of contact for assigned engine projects, leads cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and solution implementation, and guides engine team members in meeting program objectives. It leads cost-reduction initiatives and ensures project commitments are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related degree field.
• Minimum of 8 years of propulsion-system-related engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased-gate product-development launch processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and prepare presentations for them.
• Strong cross-functional team-management skills and superior written and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• 10 or more years of propulsion-system-related engineering and/or program-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution and compliance with the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process for an assigned engine program, summarizing technical inputs for recommendations and presentation to executive leadership.
• Approve technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications, bulletins, engine build books, and service manuals.
• Approve and oversee execution of the complete engine mechanical development and validation plan across all project phases.
• Serve as the organization’s key point of contact for engine-related issues on assigned projects.
• Lead global cross-functional teams across technical domains in root cause analysis and implementation of robust solutions.
• Lead Design System Engineers (DSEs), Technical Managers (TMs), Release Engineers (DREs), and designers in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components, including cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, and timing.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives, including supplier-resourcing risk assessments.
• Ensure successful achievement of all project commitments.

What This Job Offers

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