SRT Technical Manager – Advanced Engines

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Be Part of the Next Era of Performance Engineering at SRT where we are not just building vehicles, we are reigniting a legend. Stellantis has officially revived the iconic Street and Racing Technology (SRT) performance division to unify high-performance engineering across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram and bring back the thrill and authenticity that performance enthusiasts crave. SRT is assembling a team of the best and brightest to deliver the next generation of exhilarating, track-ready powertrains that will define the future of performance vehicles. This is your chance to be part of the rebirth of SRT, where heritage meets cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence accelerates every mile. SRT is seeking an experienced Engine Technical Manager to lead the technical definition, development, and validation of the fuel system and its components across all SRT products. This role partners with the Propulsion Systems HVAC & Engine Systems, SRT Vehicle Performance, and SRT Controls & Calibration System Integration teams to deliver highly capable performance vehicles. The Technical Manager will be responsible for:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
10 years of experience working in automotive industry
Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Proven track record for other behavior skills like ownership mindset, accountability, adaptability to changing requirements, driving for results, motivating team and action oriented while focusing on speed and efficiency
Strong technical knowledge of working principles of Performance Engines.
Prefer DFSS Black Belt Certified
Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering or related degree field
Performance Vehicles/Propulsion Background

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Project Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of SRT Engines & Adaptation, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, deliverables, and project timelines, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
Technical Guidance: Conduct regular project reviews, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and support to the engineering team.
Communication: Understand and follow departments business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate that to direct reports.
Strategic Planning: Work with Director to participate in departments resource planning, goal setting and road map or engineering footprint creation.
Technical Specification: Assist engineers in generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met.
Problem Solving: Assist the team in identifying the root cause of the issue and collaborative problem-solving. Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement effective technical solutions, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.
Total Warranty Cost Reduction and value optimization: Collaborate with teams to identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty cost and propose technical solutions.
DFSS: Lead initiatives to integrate DFSS principles into project workflows, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Maintain and track progress of the DFSS candidates within the department.
Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with new technologies, market trends to drive innovation.