BIW & Closures Vehicle Launch Lead

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a BIW / Closures Vehicle System Launch Manager to provide hands-on technical and cross-functional leadership for BIW and Closures throughout the program. You will own program execution, drive dimensional convergence, and lead a cross-functional team to ensure timely builds with high quality.

The role requires a strong background in BIW/Closures, welding and adhesives, and a proven record of leading multi-discipline teams in a fast-paced vehicle launch environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive engineering/manufacturing or BIW/Closures environments.
• Strong knowledge of BIW construction, closure systems, dimensional control, GD&T, welding and adhesion processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BIW / Closures cross-functional team through program execution and vehicle builds.
• Serve as the Vehicle Engineering technical leader for BIW and Closures build execution.
• Establish clear cross-functional priorities and drive teams toward common program objectives.
• Own resolution of build issues affecting BIW, Closures, body geometry, joining, fit, function, or manufacturing execution.
• Drive issues from identification through containment, root cause, corrective action, validation, and verification.
• Maintain ownership until the solution is implemented and proven effective.

Skills

Launch leadership

Cross-functional leadership

BIW/Closures knowledge

Dimensional control

Root-cause analysis

Welding & adhesives

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Vehicle launch experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Automotive Engineering

Tools

CMM

Laser scanning

Inline vision systems

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a BIW / Closures Vehicle System Launch Manager to provide hands-on technical and cross-functional leadership for BIW and Closures throughout the program. You will own program execution, drive dimensional convergence, and lead a cross-functional team to ensure timely builds with high quality.

The role requires a strong background in BIW/Closures, welding and adhesives, and a proven record of leading multi-discipline teams in a fast-paced vehicle launch environment.