Sub System Technical Lead (SSTL) - U.S. VIMN Mechatronics (ECU's)

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Sub System Technical Lead (SSTL) leads technical program management for one or more U.S. vehicle lines focused on Mechatronics ECUs. The role is the primary liaison between the design team and cross-functional groups, including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing. It oversees technical execution from development through end-of-life, ensuring systems meet functional and performance requirements while achieving cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality targets.

The role also supports launch and plant activities, manages requirements and supplier specifications, leads engineering and quality issue resolution, and oversees post-launch warranty performance. It champions cost-saving and value-optimization initiatives throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering development cycles.
• Experience with issue resolution, change management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, PLM systems such as Teamcenter, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in OEM product development or technical program management.
• Experience with vehicle launch, warranty analysis, and post-launch quality improvement.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), APQP, FMEA, and other quality tools.
• Demonstrated success in value optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing or tooling activities.
• Knowledge of automotive engineering regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical specifications and design change requests.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite launch activities at manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program execution from development through end-of-life, coordinating across functional teams.
• Ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements and achieve cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality targets.
• Lead resolution of engineering and quality issues throughout program phases.
• Support bulletin responses, including concept development, packaging studies, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier coordination, sourcing, tooling, validation, and launch.
• Actively support launch teams, plant development, and onsite activities.
• Define, communicate, and maintain the vehicle development plan to ensure feature availability and consistent vehicle behavior throughout the program lifecycle.
• Release specifications to suppliers and manage requirement changes through Design Change Requests (DCRs), aligning with product planning, supplier feedback, and issue resolution.
• Lead post-launch warranty performance initiatives and manage warranty tables for assigned commodities to meet targets.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through teardown events, supplier value-optimization meetings, and idea processing using the ILO (0-4) framework.

What This Job Offers

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