Automotive Systems Lead - Technical Program Delivery

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL seeks a highly motivated technical program manager to lead cross‑functional vehicle development programs from concept through launch. You will serve as the primary liaison between design, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to drive program execution and system integration.

The role emphasizes cost/weight targets, change management, supplier coordination, and on‑site launch support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex programs from concept through launch.
• Experience with issue resolution, change management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency with CAD/PLM tools (CATIA/NX, Teamcenter) and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program execution from development through end‑of‑life.
• Ensure systems meet functional and performance targets including cost, weight, and quality.
• Guide issue resolution and support bulletin responses during all program phases.
• Act as a visible member of the launch team and support plant development onsite.
• Define and maintain the vehicle development plan for feature availability and behavior consistency.
• Release specifications to suppliers and manage design change requests (DCRs).
• Lead warranty performance initiatives post‑launch and manage warranty tables.
• Champion cost‑saving initiatives via teardown events and VO meetings.

Skills

Cross‑functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Vehicle systems understanding

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Master’s in Engineering or MBA

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL seeks a highly motivated technical program manager to lead cross‑functional vehicle development programs from concept through launch. You will serve as the primary liaison between design, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to drive program execution and system integration.

The role emphasizes cost/weight targets, change management, supplier coordination, and on‑site launch support.