HVHF Connector Core Team Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an HVHF Connector Core Engineer to lead development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems. You will ensure quality, cost, delivery, and performance targets across the product lifecycle.

Role requires strong automotive engineering fundamentals, 5+ years of experience, and ability to work on-site at the Auburn Hills Tech Center with international collaboration across Europe and North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong automotive engineering fundamentals (mechanics, electronics, functional safety).
• Proficiency with project management tools and milestone execution.
• Professional English (minimum B2) with ability to lead international meetings.
• On-site work at the Auburn Hills Tech Center office.
• Ability to support global projects across Europe and North America time zones.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages.
• Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA).
• Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone.
• Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets.
• Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (APQP).
• Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness.
• Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution.
• Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates.
• Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution).
• Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments.
• Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation.
• Support assembly plants from pilot through launch.
• Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV).
• Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution.
• Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards.

Skills

Automotive engineering fundamentals

Project management

English (B2)

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

The HVHF Connector Core Engineer leads the development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems, ensuring targets are met for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP).

Main Mission

• Lead product development and validation for global connector systems
• Ensure compliance with QCDP and performance requirements across the full lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages
• Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA)
• Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone
• Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets
• Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (e.g., APQP)
• Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness
• Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution
• Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates
• Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution)
• Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments
• Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation
• Support assembly plants from pilot through launch
• Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV)
• Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution
• Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards

Scope of Responsibility

• Full ownership of a global family of:
  
  • High-voltage connector components
  • High-frequency connector components
• Draft specifications and ensure supplier compliance
• Manage design interfaces across cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases
• Provide functional oversight to internal/external engineering designers

Working Relationships

• Reporting: Discipline Manager
• Internal Partners: SSTL, Quality, Purchasing, Vehicle Architecture, and related support functions
• External Partners: Suppliers and external testing laboratories

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong automotive engineering fundamentals (mechanics, electronics, functional safety)
• Proficiency with project management tools and milestone execution
• Professional English (minimum B2) with ability to lead international meetings
• Ability to work on-site at the Auburn Hills Tech Center office
• Ability to support global projects across Europe and North America time zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design, development, validation, or release of automotive connectors/components
• DRE experience at an automotive OEM or supplier
• DVP&R ownership

About the Role

The HVHF Connector Core Engineer leads the development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems, ensuring targets are met for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP).

Main Mission

• Lead product development and validation for global connector systems
• Ensure compliance with QCDP and performance requirements across the full lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages
• Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA)
• Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone
• Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets
• Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (e.g., APQP)
• Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness
• Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution
• Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates
• Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution)
• Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments
• Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation
• Support assembly plants from pilot through launch
• Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV)
• Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution
• Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards

Scope of Responsibility

• Full ownership of a global family of:
  
  • High-voltage connector components
  • High-frequency connector components
• Draft specifications and ensure supplier compliance
• Manage design interfaces across cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases
• Provide functional oversight to internal/external engineering designers

Working Relationships

• Reporting: Discipline Manager
• Internal Partners: SSTL, Quality, Purchasing, Vehicle Architecture, and related support functions
• External Partners: Suppliers and external testing laboratories

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.