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Stellantis · 6 days ago

Chief Engineer – LB, JL, JT, R7P, WL Driveline

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer for their Driveline systems. The role involves overseeing the technical aspects of driveline systems, ensuring compliance with global performance targets, and managing cross-functional engineering teams to meet program objectives.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical oversight of all aspects of the Axle/Driveline/AWD/4WD systems Charger, Challenger, Wrangler, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee Driveline which includes vehicle platform / families (hardware, software, calibration, packaging, builds, validation, ED&D, DVPR, Statement of Work, Design Change Requests, etc)

Define and ensure Global Technical Targets (Performance, Fuel Economy, NVH, Mass, DMC) are established and met while complying with regulatory requirements, vehicle packaging and manufacturing constraints

Accountable for Driveline System Definition, Development, Validation, Competitiveness, Quality and Driveline System Technical roadmap

Support and ensure technical infrastructure includes Technical Specifications (TS), Engineering Best Practice (E-BP), Lessons Learned (LL), DFMEA templates, Trade off Studies (TOS), standard DVP&R templates and other standard work tools

Responsible for meeting or exceeding program technical requirements and functional objectives of the driveline system (i.e. cost, timing, FE objectives, efficiency, performance, emissions, durability, mass, NVH, and Quality metrics - CQI, 3MIS, EPUS, JD Power)

Identify requirements and develop cross-functional department information/data to take technical decisions in the appropriate forum to meet functional objectives within program scope

Recognized as single point leadership contact for all engineering interfaces (for Axle / Driveline/AWD/4WD systems) for assigned vehicle families including but not limited to Vehicle & Propulsion System Integration, Chassis/Brakes, EE Core, ePT, Controls, Calibration, AME, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Operations

Reviews & approves all Trade-off Studies (TOS). Empowered to make executive decisions on engineering direction for projects and programs

Leads coordination with Vehicle/Powertrain Team on initial Packaging studies (DSE or Application Engineer as delegates)

Develops and maintains the Technical Roadmaps, and Strategic Functional Groups which includes SWOT analysis and benchmarking activity to ensure industry competitiveness of the driveline system for mass, efficiency, NVH, shift quality, etc

Promotes Intellectual property development (patents, NDAs, EBPs, etc. ) as a result of product innovation

Supports Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering in the Source Package planning. Ensures cost, quality and engineering assessments are used to drive best supplier selections

Overall Owner of “Improvement List” to address JD Power, CQI & 3MIS issues

Empowered to work directly with CoE Managers, Technical Specialist & DREs on programs and project assignments

Build best team, develop leaders and complete succession planning

Engineering budget: establish and meet targets for ED&D (i.e. FTE, Supplier ED&D, Parts, Purchased Services, etc)

Manage Driveline System lifecycle, including Quality Improvement activities

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTransmission DesignDriveline DevelopmentProgram ManagementValidationCalibrationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree field

Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in transmission and/or driveline design, releasing, development, validation, calibration, manufacturing, program management, etc

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering field or MBA

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

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing programs

18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

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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