Exterior Systems Lead for Program Launch & Delivery

Stellantis NV; Ciudad de México; Remote; MXN 1,694,000 - 2,259,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Mexico City to lead program launches and manage cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and quality. You will ensure timely POs/TPOs, track source packages through approvals, and drive decisions while removing roadblocks.

The role requires 8+ years in the automotive industry, strong bilingual communication, and hands-on experience with DVP/DFMEA/PPAP, DV/PV testing, and design office practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or similar.
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Responsibilities

• Ensure POs and TPOs issued on time.
• Tracks source package through approvals.
• Help resolve volume/STV issues for source packages.
• Review and support EBOM accuracy.
• Understand release complexity by markets.
• Manage price class/differentiation for parts/systems.
• Manage PDO issues/feasibility list.
• Represent CN/CCDs at CN review meetings.
• Drive CNs to decisions, remove roadblocks.
• Provide guidance to new engineers in group.
• DV/PV tracking and reporting.
• Monitor current production quality and coordinate calls.
• Support program launch on-site when applicable.
• Lead Production Launch Management activities.
• Confirm program timing objectives are met.
• Confirm program cost targets are achieved.
• Monitor/represent eCIMS for components.
• Manage Tool kickoff process.
• Manage PDP.
• Manage Cost collaboration process.
• Provide market/useage information to engineers.
• Manage Step Deliverables.
• Pilot build coordination for components.
• Scroll reviews.
• Assist on launch / fast feedback issues.
• Engineering Bulletins - responses and coordination.
• Travel budget forecasting (vehicle specific).
• Program Review / Program Updates.
• EDD money approval and management.
• Populate and maintain PDP based on program content.
• Lead cost loops 1, 2 and 3 on new vehicles.
• Manage PRI (Product Related Issues) process.
• Review all program bulletins for effects to components.
• Lead TCRs (Technical Cost Reductions).

Skills

Bilingual - Advanced technical level

Oral and written communication

DVP

DFMEA

PPAP

DV testing

PV testing

Dimensional control

First surface design experience

Change management methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or similar

MBA and/or Advanced Engineering Degree

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Mexico City to lead program launches and manage cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and quality. You will ensure timely POs/TPOs, track source packages through approvals, and drive decisions while removing roadblocks.

The role requires 8+ years in the automotive industry, strong bilingual communication, and hands-on experience with DVP/DFMEA/PPAP, DV/PV testing, and design office practices.