Global HVAC Strategy & Systems Lead

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Global HVAC Function Lead to define and execute the worldwide HVAC systems strategy across vehicle platforms. You will provide technical leadership for HVAC engineering activities, driving innovation, quality, performance, and cost competitiveness on a global scale.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced HVAC and thermal solutions that support current and future programs, including electrified vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 15 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience in HVAC, thermal systems, or climate control technologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional initiatives globally.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global HVAC technology and product strategy.
• Lead global HVAC engineering activities including system architecture, innovation, standardization, and roadmaps.
• Ensure HVAC systems meet quality, performance, reliability, timing, warranty, and cost objectives.
• Drive platform commonization, modularity, and engineering best practices across vehicle architectures.
• Lead development of future HVAC and thermal management technologies for electrified vehicles.
• Coordinate activities across global engineering centers and regional execution teams.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Operations and Vehicle Engineering to ensure program success.
• Lead technical decision-making and resolution of complex HVAC issues.
• Represent the HVAC function in leadership reviews and strategic planning.
• Develop technical talent and promote engineering excellence.
• Support benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking a Global HVAC Function Lead to define and execute the worldwide HVAC systems strategy across vehicle platforms. You will provide technical leadership for HVAC engineering activities, driving innovation, quality, performance, and cost competitiveness on a global scale.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced HVAC and thermal solutions that support current and future programs, including electrified vehicles.