Subdiscipline Manager - Top Hat - STLA Frame / Body-on-Frame

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Manage a team of engineers developing the initial design for a vehicle commodity or system through the Sync 2 milestone and establishing design feasibility. The role covers systems such as BIW, exterior trim, interior soft and hard trim, I/P, HVAC, restraints, seats, electrical modules, and harnesses. Work cross-functionally with CCLP, BCI, AME, PDO, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet stakeholder requirements. Develop hardpoints for vehicle proposals that meet component-, system-, and vehicle-level objectives. The manager leads, mentors, and develops internal and external engineers, including on-site and remote personnel; ensures compliance with department and corporate standards; and oversees training, employee development, and regular one-on-ones. The role drives system and component design toward functional objectives, supports design transitions to BCI teams and the TKO process, and ensures component packaging in the Top Hat Zone from Sync 1 through Launch. It also includes preparing senior-management presentations and scorecards and developing harmonized standards with global counterparts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent major.
Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including some leadership experience.
Vehicle- and system-level integration experience and understanding of functional objectives.
Benchmarking and competitive-analysis experience.
Knowledge of the product development process.
Team leadership experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent major.
Design and release background in a key area such as Chassis, Driveline, or Engine Systems.
Vehicle manufacturing or advanced manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage engineers creating initial designs for vehicle commodities and systems through the Sync 2 milestone and establish design feasibility.
Collaborate cross-functionally with CCLP, BCI, AME, PDO, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are consistent with stakeholder requirements.
Develop hardpoints for vehicle proposals that meet component-, system-, and vehicle-level objectives.
Lead, mentor, and develop internal and external engineering personnel, including on-site and remote team members.
Ensure the team follows applicable department and corporate standards, practices, and procedures.
Manage team training plans and progress and support employee development and care through regular one-on-ones.
Drive system and component design development to meet component, system, vehicle, and platform functional objectives.
Support the transition of designs to BCI teams and the TKO process.
Ensure packaging of components in the Top Hat Zone area from Sync 1 through Launch.
Prepare presentations and scorecards for senior-management reviews.
Develop harmonized standards with global counterparts.