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Stellantis · 1 day ago

Vehicle Performance Manager (VPM)

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company focused on delivering best-in-class vehicles. The Vehicle Performance Manager will oversee the integration of all vehicle performance aspects, ensuring customer expectations are met through effective management and validation processes.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Guide Performance Benchmarks: Lead the green layer of the V-model and provide corporate and competitive benchmarks for strategic targets

Establish Customer Targets: Ensure the initial expectations of the Customer Performance Intended Targets (CPIT) are established

Manage and Align Functional Objectives (FOs): Manage the initial population of Functional Objectives (FOs) and ensure their alignment with strategic goals

Lead Performance Target Convergence: Lead the performance target setting and convergence process, including translating subjective targets, organizing technical feedback, and facilitating trade-off discussions

Oversee Vehicle Validation: Ensure the complete construction and achievement of the vehicle level Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) and manage Vehicle Performance validation trips

Manage Confidentiality Contract: Lead the setup of confidentiality contract and vehicle security policies

Prioritize and Commission Vehicles: Develop vehicle prioritization build plans and support the commissioning of vehicles to custodians

Resolve Performance Issues: Drive the resolution of performance issues to ensure optimal vehicle performance

Evaluate Vehicle Performance: Represent the internal customer to evaluate and assess the integration of vehicle performance at the vehicle level

Report and Communicate Performance Status: Lead the reporting and communications of the vehicle performance status and vehicle scorecard

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomotive V-modelProgram ManagementCross Functional TeamsReactive Problem SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines and launch conditions

Ability to lead others quickly and decisively with high accountability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in both verbal, written, and presentation formats

Experience managing time constraints on a program

Understanding of the automotive V-model development

Knowledge of all Attribute Teams, their functions, responsibilities in relation to Product Development

Willingness to support 1-2 week development trips domestic and international

Preferred

Background in developing and testing at a vehicle level

Reactive problem solving training and certification

Understanding of Stellantis corporate systems and tools

Experience interfacing with cross functional teams

Design release and system development experience

Program/Project management experience

Functional Science experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

Company

Stellantis

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Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.

Founded in 2021

Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.stellantis.com/

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