Performance Product Engineer – Off-Road & Suspension

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plans

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Suspension design

GD&T

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

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.