Advanced Phase Program Manager

RadNet, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Company vehicle lease program

Parental/fertility benefits

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a VSSQ Advanced Phase Program Manager in Auburn Hills, MI to lead convergence of Perceived Quality and Dimensional Synthesis for the program's Top Hats. You will drive budget planning, scheduling, and cross-functional decisions with peers to meet quality targets.

You will manage a team of engineers and collaborate with peers across styling, architecture, product, and manufacturing. A strong engineering background and leadership and a passion for automotive innovation are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Dimensional Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive development experience - preferably including body in white or equipment parts.
• Ability to manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple distinct disciplines.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics and deliver concise presentations.
• Passion for cars & trucks, motorsports and continuous innovation.

Responsibilities

• Program team management: ensure validation and escalation of issues and actions on all Program Top Hats until handover.
• Perceived Quality (PQ) management: identify PQ improvement needs & risks to validate targets/concepts.
• Manage gaps and flush with style & technical partners; oversee design complexity evaluations and program validations.
• Technical Standards: ensure standards compliance with Styling, Architecture, Product, Manufacturing Depts & Suppliers.
• Budget: allocate headcount budget for departments to cover program activities.
• Schedule: define team activities in line with the Program Schedule.
• Technical Reviews: organize and lead reviews to assess status and escalations, milestone assessments.

Skills

Program management

People leadership

Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Job description

The VSSQ Advanced Phase Program Manager is responsible for leading the convergence of the Perceived Quality & Dimensional Synthesis, based on the application of the technical standards and methodologies related to Appearance such as Gaps & Flush nominal and tolerances in order to reach the quality targets based on our best know-how.

The field of application covers all vehicle (Top Hats) of the program (the 1 st launcher and all potential coming reskins and derivated).

This activity starts at the very beginning of the program and is handed over to the another team to cover the detailed execution and launch phase in the plants.

Therefore the position is in charge to converge with the program the budget (Manpower and dedicated means) and the planning to cover all the phases.

This role serves as the leader of a team of engineers and engages with a program dedicated team of peers to ensure the convergence of all the performances of the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program team Management: ensure management, validation and escalation if required of the issues and proposed actions on all the Program Top Hats until hand over with the project dedicated team
• Perceived Quality (PQ) Management:
• ensure PQ improvement needs & risks identification in order to validate the Project targets/concepts
• manage the gaps and flush and convergence with style & technical partners
• manage design complexity evaluations and program validations
• Technical Standards: manage tech Standards respect with Styling, Architecture and Product, Manufacturing Depts & Suppliers.
• Budget: ensure the allocation of the Head Count budget for the Depts needs to cover all program activities
• Schedule: define the team activities time frame, in compliance with the Program Schedule,
• Technical Reviews: organize and lead in order to bottom the proper status & escalations, program milestone assessments

Location(s)

1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills , Michigan 48326 , United States

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Dimensional Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related, technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive development experience - preferably including experience with body in white or equipment parts
• Work effectively and manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
• Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinkerwith well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely
• Passion for cars & trucks, motorsports / vehicle recreation and continuous innovation

Employment Type

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Additional Job Posting Information

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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