Project Chief

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Company car program

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Zusammenfassung

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a BIW Project Chief to lead cross-functional programs, coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams, and drive timing, cost, and engineering deliverables for the vehicle model.

You will mentor engineers, manage change processes, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing BIW design, manufacturing methods, and tool usage across the platform.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors in engineering and 8+ years in automotive engineering or BIW.
• Must communicate technically in English and report to top management.
• Strong leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of BIW design, manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.

Aufgaben

• Single engineering contact point for suppliers, purchasing, SQE, and plants.
• Lead timing, cost, weight, and investments for vehicle models.
• Coordinate component timing, sourcing, and PDP deliverables.
• Support CAD reviews and gate reviews to meet milestones.
• Lead change management and build coordination with assembly plants.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and develop succession plans.
• Escalate incomplete tasks to management.

Kenntnisse

Engineering leadership

Project management

Technical English

BIW knowledge

Problem solving (Green belt)

Ausbildung

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Catia

Jobbeschreibung

The BIW Project Chief has job responsibilities that include but not limited to:

• Single engineering contact point for communication between suppliers, purchasing, SQE, PDO, assembly plants and other BICEE groups. Develop network/ relationships with other BICEEPcounterparts


• Support the SSTM in the technical interface with PDO and AVE.


• Support the SSTM by coordinating commodity specific deliverables to the vehicle-line.


• Attend Platform level meeting for issues resolution and general support


• Lead Component Timing, Cost, Weight, Investment activities for vehicle model. Manage deliverables in PDP system


• Lead source package process, ensure timely deliverables, approval & source award


• Support Cost Loops, input technical description in the Cost Service Tool (CST), manage cost collaboration with SCIE


• Lead approval process for ED&D funding


• Support CAD Step Reviews (Score Card/Gate Reviews), ensure all Engineering deliverables meet program milestones


• Lead TKO process


• Manage the Compliance procedures and reports lifecycle to demonstrate regulatory compliance


• Lead change management (CCD, CN, PER processes, cost & timing, approval and implementation)


• Lead build coordination and Assembly plant support. Ensure proper engineering support for problem resolution.


• Coordinate technical issue resolution (GIMS, Warranty, Fast Feedback, SAQ issues, etc.)


• Coordinate component, system & vehicle level test. Manage test timing and component procurement. (Mules, DV, PV, DVP&R)


• Lead program bulletin analysis and response to SSTM


• Provide feedback and impacts from series cards audit. Perform complexity analysis/ reduction.


• Lead system effort to achieve VO/ TCR targets


• Obtain quotes and submit requisitionfor parts and services procurement


• Coaching/ mentoring of engineers. Develop PC succession plan.


• Escalate tasks not completed to responsible managers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, electro-mechanics, EE or related field).


• Minimum of 8 years of work experience.


• Self-directed, ownership, sense of urgency, absolute attention to every detail.
  
  
  
  • Proficient in communicating in technical English language, comfortable with reporting out to top management.
  
  
  
  


• Highly developed leadership, project management, negotiation and mentoring skills.


• Knowledgeable in the design, development and engineering processes of automotive Body system.
  
  
  
  • Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes for BIW, sheet metal stamped components and involved secondary operations.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledgeable in engineering materials & fasteners selection.


• Knowledgeable in global automotive product development process.


• Reactive Problem-Solving green belt certificate.


• Basic knowledge in dimensional strategies (GD&T, datum and location schemes).
  
  
  
  • Knowledge in regulatory requirements (FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE R21, etc.) with focus in BIW.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBS or MBA degree


• Reactive Problem-Solving black belt certificate.


• DFSS green belt certificate.


• Basic Design skill in CAD systems (NX or Catia)


• International working experience

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.