Global HVAC Strategy & Tech Leader

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and well-being

Generous paid time off

401(k) and retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours program

Job summary

Stellantis NV, a global automotive leader, seeks a Global HVAC Function Lead to define and execute worldwide HVAC technology and product strategy across vehicle platforms. You will guide engineering activities, standardize practices, and drive electrified-vehicle thermal solutions with cross-functional teams.

You will align with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Vehicle Engineering to deliver programs on time while mentoring talent and advancing engineering excellence across the HVAC

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience in HVAC, thermal systems, or related automotive technologies.
• Experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
• 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 best engineering practices across vehicle architectures.
• Lead development of future HVAC and thermal management technologies, including electrified vehicles.
• Coordinate activities across global engineering centers, product release organizations, and regional teams.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Operations, and Vehicle Engineering for program execution.
• Lead technical decision-making and resolution of complex HVAC-related issues.
• Represent HVAC in leadership reviews and strategic planning discussions.
• Develop technical talent and promote engineering excellence across HVAC.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Stellantis NV, a global automotive leader, seeks a Global HVAC Function Lead to define and execute worldwide HVAC technology and product strategy across vehicle platforms. You will guide engineering activities, standardize practices, and drive electrified-vehicle thermal solutions with cross-functional teams.

You will align with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Vehicle Engineering to deliver programs on time while mentoring talent and advancing engineering excellence across the HVAC