Prototype Launch Leader

Stellantis e-Transmissions; Sint-Truiden; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dynamic work environment

Attractive salary package

Fringe benefits

International exposure

Résumé du poste

Stellantis e-Transmissions in Belgium seeks a Prototype Launch Leader to drive pre-serial build planning and execution across vehicle, propulsion, and transmission programs.

The role coordinates engineering, protoshop, manufacturing and supply chain to ensure on-time prototype builds, robust issue management, and alignment with project milestones. Strong planning, communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in automotive development, manufacturing, or project management.
• >5 years of experience in automotive or equivalent environment; strong coordination of prototype or pre-series activities.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, protoshop, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams.

Responsabilités

• Define prototype build and delivery plans aligned with project milestones and external client demands.
• Establish and maintain prototype build plan including volumes, configuration, and timing.
• Coordinate preparation of parts, kits, and configurations for prototype builds.
• Lead prototype build events including readiness checks.
• Interface with engineering, protoshop, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams to ensure alignment.
• Track prototype build issues and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Maintain traceability between prototype builds, product and project evolutions.
• Communicate prototype plans, build status, risks, and issues across stakeholders.

Connaissances

Planning & organization

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering-to-manufacturing flow

Problem solving

Budget and cost awareness

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Engineering degree

Equivalent automotive experience

Outils

MS Office

PLM / data tools

Project planning tools

ERP / supply chain systems

Description du poste

Prototype Launch Leader

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Prototype Launch Leader to join our program management team.

The Prototype & Launch Leader (PLL) leads and coordinates all pre-serial build activities within the project lifecycle. The PLL is accountable for the overall planning, coordination, build and delivery of all pre-serial means required to enable vehicle, propulsion system, and transmission development. The PLL ensures all stakeholders involved in pre-serial build activities are aligned, manages the constraints such as build and release capacity and mitigates risks to ensure pre-serial transmission builds and deliveries to the internal and external clients are achieved in line with the agreed project objectives.

Prototype Planning & Governance

• Define prototype build & delivery plan aligned with project milestones (DV, PV, validation phases) and demand planning from external clients (vehicle teams, other PRs project teams,…)
• Establish and maintain prototype build plan, including volumes, configuration, and timing
• Ensure alignment with overall program planning and key milestone

Build Preparation & Execution

• Coordinate preparation of parts, kits, and configurations for prototype builds
• Ensure readiness of BOM, engineering maturity, and release status before builds
• Lead prototype build events incl readiness checks

Cross-functional Coordination

• Interface with:
• Engineering teams (product definition, changes)
• Protoshop & Manufacturing plants (build capacity, feasibility)
• Supply chain (parts availability)
• Quality (issue tracking, feedback from the builds)
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders

Issue Management & Reporting

• Track prototype build issues (missing parts, quality deviations, configuration gaps)
• Ensure quick escalation and resolution of blocking points
• Provide regular reporting on build status, risks, and mitigation actions

Change & Configuration Alignment

• Ensure prototype builds reflect the correct engineering level and configuration baseline
• Coordinate with Change/Configuration Management to integrate latest updates
• Maintain traceability between prototype builds, product and project evolutions

Communication And Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact for all prototype/pre-serial launch and build-related activities.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure build readiness and alignment.
• Ensure clear communication of prototype plans, build status, risks, and issues across all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar)
• Or equivalent experience in automotive development, manufacturing, or project management

Experience

• >5 years of experience in automotive or equivalent environment
• Strong knowledge of project coordination, prototype, or pre-series activities is a strong plus
• Experience working
• with manufacturing, supply chain, or prototype workshops
• in planning, build activities, or industrialization is a strong plus
• with data tracking and reporting
• Good understanding of product development and lifecycle management principles.

Skills

• Strong planning and organization
• Cross-functional coordination
• Good understanding of engineering to manufacturing flow
• Problem solving and risk management
• Budget and cost awareness
• Clear communication and stakeholder alignment

IT & Tools

• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• PLM / engineering data tools (e.g. BOM management)
• Project planning tools
• Basic knowledge of ERP / supply chain systems

We offer

• You will join an enthusiastic team and a respected company known for its strong international focus in the challenging automotive industry
• We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development and exposure to new best in class simulation tools and new technologies
• You can count on motivated colleagues in a professional setting that values creativity, initiative and effective communication
• We provide a congestion-free access and an attractive salary package with all kinds of fringe benefits

Additional information

• Type: On location
• Contract: Full-time
• Location: Sint-Truiden, BE

About Stellantis E-Transmissions

Stellantis e-Transmissions, a member of the Stellantis group, operates in Belgium and the Netherlands, specializing in hybrid transmission manufacturing. With a workforce of over 850 employees, robust R&D with state-of-the-art test facilities, and comprehensive operational capabilities, we are at the forefront of the automotive industry. Our product portfolio includes a range of innovative dual clutch hybrid and conventional transmissions, designed to be affordable and deliver superior driving performance, fuel efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions.