Packaging Technical Specialist - Body on Frame Vehicles

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k & Roth plans

Disability & Life Insurance

Company Vehicle Lease

Family Building Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Refinancing

Volunteer Hours

Job summary

The Packaging Technical Specialist at Stellantis leads the engineering direction for vehicle architecture, packaging, and integration across programs. You will translate objectives into technical requirements, create and analyze packaging concepts, and guide cross-functional teams toward optimal vehicle solutions.

This role reports to program leadership and focuses on technical direction rather than people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive vehicle engineering experience with technical leadership.
• Expertise in TeamCenter, NX CAD and Vis Mockup for CAD data and design analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish physical and functional integration of vehicle systems and components during program planning.
• Translate strategic objectives into technical requirements and create design concepts.
• Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate trade-off decisions, and manage risks.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles and resolve packaging and adaptation issues as programs move toward production.
• Present recommendations and status to senior management.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

TeamCenter

NX CAD Software

Vis Mockup

Job description

The Packaging Technical Specialist serves as the technical leader for vehicle architecture, packaging, and integration activities supporting the development of new vehicles that meet future regulatory requirements and competitive customer expectations. The Technical Specialist provides day-to-day technical direction to the Packaging team, establishes priorities and engineering standards, mentors team members, and ensures consistent execution across programs and regions. Responsibilities include establishing the physical and functional integration of vehicle systems and components during the program planning phase (concept through program approval), translating strategic and functional objectives into technical requirements, creating and analyzing alternative design concepts, packaging and integrating systems and components, benchmarking competitive vehicles, and resolving packaging and adaptation issues as programs move toward production. The candidate will lead an extended cross-functional team, facilitate technical trade-off decisions, identify and upscale risks, and balance competing requirements to achieve the optimal vehicle-level solution. The role will act as a primary technical interface with program leadership and key stakeholders and will present recommendations, design concepts, status, and risks to senior management. This is a team leadership position focused on technical direction, coordination, and capability development; it does not replace the people-management responsibilities of the functional manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience of progressively responsible vehicle engineering experience, including demonstrated technical leadership, in one or more of the following areas: Body-in-White, Electrical, Interior Systems, Powertrain Adaptations, Engine Systems (Cooling, Fuel, Exhaust), or Chassis Systems
• Expertise in TeamCenter, NX CAD Software & Vis Mockup with demonstrated skills to:
  • Develop and manage CAD data structures.
  • Position and manipulate models, cut sections, analyze existing designs.
  • Create and analyze alternative designs and integrate systems and components.
  • Create specialized CAD sessions to support high level and detailed management reviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers; establish technical direction; coordinate workload and priorities; and drive timely resolution of complex cross-functional issues across all Stellantis regions.
• Able to operate independently, provide sound technical judgment with limited direction, facilitate trade-off decisions, and build alignment within a cross-functional team environment.
• Proven ability to define team operating methods, review technical deliverables for quality and completeness, track commitments, manage technical risk, and elevate issues with clear recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex technical topics, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and present decisions and risks to senior management.
• Excellent MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited or equivalent program
• Broad vehicle and systems‑integration knowledge across multiple vehicle architectures and engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to integrate stakeholder requirements, lead technical trade studies, and guide teams to a balanced final vehicle design
• Experience coaching engineers, sharing technical knowledge, and building team capability
• Excellent relationship‑building, facilitation, conflict‑resolution, and influencing skills
• Ability to lead teams productively through changing requirements, priorities, and program conditions
• Ability to present technical strategies, recommendations, and complex design concepts successfully to all levels of management

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.