Chassis Vehicle Science Responsible, Advanced

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL is seeking an experienced Advanced VSR - VCDY lead to drive planning, design concepts and integration of chassis and dynamics components for future vehicles from conception to milestone. You will manage scope, ensure quality, cost, timing and performance, set up vehicle sourcing, and collaborate with manufacturing on make/buy solutions while tracking KPIs.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering and 10+ years of engineering design and development experience; strong

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering design and development experience.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design concepts, and integration of VCDY components.
• Track program metrics and report status to management.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on make/buy solutions.
• Define scope and ensure goals in quality, cost, timing and performance.
• Escalate issues timely and keep stakeholders informed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Advanced VSR - VCDY (Chassis & Dynamics) will be responsible to lead and manage the planning, design concepts, and integration of VCDY components and systems for future vehicles. The scope of the advanced project management time frame is from conception to Contract Milestone. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and defining the scope of the program and its individual components
• Ensure program goals are met regarding quality, cost, timing and performance
• Define with technical team efficient technical solutions to achieve program objectives
• Set up vehicle sourcing plan
• Collaborate with manufacturing to contribute to make / buy solutions
• Cross functional interaction with PDO, VCDY, manufacturing and other pillar functions to ensure feasibility of vehicle functional objectives
• Track and report out on key performance indicators
• Ensure all issues are properly escalated on a timely manner
• Report out on program metrics and status on a regular basis

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree field.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering design and development experience.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, with confidence and persuasive skills in presenting to Senior Management
• Must be able to lead a team of functional team members
• Strong written and verbal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated Experience in Design and Release of Chassis Components
• Experience with Ride and Handling Performance Metrics