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Stellantis · 6 hours ago

Mopar Product Development Lead Engineer - Chassis and Engine Systems Accessories

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company seeking a Mopar Product Development Lead Engineer to design and enhance chassis systems and accessories. The role involves managing project statuses, developing design documents, and ensuring the quality of product launches while collaborating with suppliers and conducting vehicle validation trips.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Team leader for Designing, developing, and enhancing chassis systems and accessories for chassis group

Track the Project status to target and escalate issues to management as required

Developing design documents for chassis and engine systems parts and final products (DAP)

Design and develop new suspension lift kits and lowering kits across various Stellantis platforms

Define new chassis components required for lift kits based on package studies and suspensions travels

Design and develop exterior/chassis accessories to meet product requirements and business case inputs (includes rock rails, rock rail w/power steps, on-board compressors, enhanced spare tire carriers, hitch prep, wheels, Air induction systems, exhaust, axles, drive line and other varies Chassis and engine system components

Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and FMVSS requirements for vehicle systems and integration

Good knowledge of APQP process with regular team follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery of a quality launch

Prepare the Feasibility Review, Technical review, & process documents for review

Release Source Packages based on the Product requirements and business case inputs

Develop DVP requirements for the service parts and accessory components and systems

Manage supplier to complete component DVP testing and coordinate vehicle level DVP testing within Mopar

Understanding of 3D/2D tolerances and GD&T

Understand the vehicle and Product design to support supplier on the design and approval

Document all projects relevant Engineering approvals and documents

Lessons Learned: Gather historical data on regulatory documents and summarize all Lessons Learned to define corrective actions for next generation product launches

Create Best Practices when required to establish the robust process and ensure the product quality

Lead team validation trips and offsite validation - Ex.. Moab Utah Vehicle development trip

Help with supplier base selection and review of NEW suppliers - Ex.. SEMA trip or onsite supplier reviews

Review and sign-off all engineering deliverables as part of phased PPAP process

Qualification

Vehicle dynamicsSuspension designProduct developmentGD&T knowledgeNXTeam CenterChange ManagementComponent testing knowledgeBest practices creationTeam leadershipProject management

Required

Bachelors degree

5+ years of experience in product development or design release experience

Experience in vehicle dynamics and suspension design

Experience in product development and manufacturing process

Design, Functional Integration analysis

Intermediate Skill set in NX and Team Center

Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specs and requirements

Good Knowledge in GD&T concepts & Change Management

Vehicle suspension system and vehicle architecture knowledge

Component level & system level Testing knowledge

Travel on Business needs. 5% - Validation trips and help support marketing events and supplier visits

Preferred

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

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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