Mopar Product Development Performance Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & wellness coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Descripción de la vacante

Stellantis Mopar is seeking a Performance Product Development Engineer to lead design, development, validation, and launch of aftermarket performance products across platforms. You will drive suspension, air induction, exhaust systems, lift kits, and vehicle dynamics enhancements while coordinating with CAE, testing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include defining components from studies, leading vehicle integration, developing DVP&R, and validating through testing.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in product development for automobile.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing process.
• Design, Functional Integration analysis.
• Intermediate skill set in NX.
• Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specs and requirements.
• Good knowledge in GD&T concepts & Change Management.
• Vehicle suspension system and vehicle architecture knowledge.
• Component level & system level testing knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and release Mopar performance and accessory products for chassis, suspension, and powertrain applications.
• Develop high-performance air induction and exhaust systems for aftermarket applications.
• Design and develop suspension lift kits, lowering kits, wheels, axles and other off-road products across Stellantis platforms.
• Lead off-road development trips and marketing events such as SEMA, Easter Jeep, Toledo Jeep fest.
• Define required chassis and suspension components based on package studies, suspension travel analysis, and vehicle dynamics requirements.
• Vehicle integration & validation.
• Develop DVP&R requirements for components and systems.
• Coordinate component-level and vehicle-level validation testing.
• Work with CAE, design, and testing teams to ensure designs meet load, durability, and performance requirements.
• Evaluate vehicle dynamics, ride, handling, and emissions impacts of new products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and vehicle integration standards.
• Supplier management.
• Lead technical reviews with suppliers.
• Support suppliers through design development and engineering approval processes.
• Manage supplier deliverables, timing, testing, and issue resolution.
• Continuous improvement.
• Capture lessons learned from previous programs and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and maintain engineering best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of launch and validation processes.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables through the PPAP process.

Conocimientos

Vehicle dynamics

Suspension design

GD&T

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Herramientas

NX

Descripción del empleo

The Mopar Performance Product Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development,validation, and launch of aftermarket performance and accessory products across Stellantis vehicleplatforms. The role leads product development activities for suspension systems, air induction systems,exhaust systems, lift kits, and vehicle dynamics enhancements while coordinating with suppliers, CAE teams, testing organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and release Mopar performance and accessory products for chassis, suspension, andpowertrain applications.
• Develop high-performance air induction and exhaust systems for aftermarket applications.
• Design and develop suspension lift kits, lowering kits, wheels, axles and other off-road products across Stellantis
• platforms.
• Lead off-road development trips and other marketing events such as SEMA, Easter Jeep, Toledo Jeep fest
• Define required chassis and suspension components based on package studies, suspension travel analysis, andvehicle dynamics requirements.
• Vehicle Integration & Validation
• Develop Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) requirements for components and systems.
• Coordinate component-level and vehicle-level validation testing.
• Work with CAE, design, and testing teams to ensure designs meet load, durability, and performancerequirements.
• Evaluate vehicle dynamics, ride, handling, and emissions impacts of new products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and vehicle integration standards.
• Supplier Management
• Lead technical reviews with suppliers.
• Support suppliers through design development and engineering approval processes.
• Manage supplier deliverables, timing, testing, and issue resolution.
• Continuous Improvement
• Capture lessons learned from previous programs and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and maintain engineering best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of launch and validation processes.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables through the PPAP process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years experience in Product development for automobile
• Experience in product development and manufacturing process
• Design, Functional Integration analysis
• Intermediate Skill set in NX
• Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specs and requirements
• Good Knowledge in GD&T concepts & Change Management.
• Vehicle suspension system and vehicle architecture knowledge
• Component level & system level Testing knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in vehicle dynamics and suspension design

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.