Chassis Vehicle Systems Responsible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Income Protection

Company Vehicle

Family Building Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Refinancing

Volunteer Hours

Career Growth Support

Job summary

Stellantis NV seeks an experienced Advanced VSR - VCDY project leader to drive planning, design concepts, and integration of chassis and dynamics components for future vehicles. You will oversee scope, quality, cost, timing, and performance from concept through milestone contracts.

Responsibilities include defining technical solutions with the team, setting sourcing plans, and coordinating with manufacturing and PDO to ensure feasible objectives, while tracking KPIs and escalating issues as

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Persuasive presentation

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

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind:

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
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
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

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:

• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.