Lead, Advanced Prototyping Programs

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI, is building a Design & Manufacturing of Advanced Demonstrators (DMAD) team in North America. The role leads a high-impact group delivering rapid prototyping, cross-functional engineering, and agile execution to advance automotive innovations.

You will shape priorities, manage resources, and ensure delivery across quality, cost and schedule while mentoring engineers and coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years working experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Experience in BIW transformation, vehicle architecture and prototyping processes.
• English: able to lead meetings in English.

Responsibilities

• Managerial and operational responsibility for teams.
• Accountable for resources and results.
• Internal team composition: non-management and management employees.
• Typical team size: 5 to 10 employees plus contractors.
• Activity scope: primarily local/regional.
• Technical scope: programs, projects, serial-life activities, or engineering standards.
• Forward-looking strategic vision.
• Custodian of regional standards and reference frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelors in ME/EE

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI, is building a Design & Manufacturing of Advanced Demonstrators (DMAD) team in North America. The role leads a high-impact group delivering rapid prototyping, cross-functional engineering, and agile execution to advance automotive innovations.

You will shape priorities, manage resources, and ensure delivery across quality, cost and schedule while mentoring engineers and coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders.