Project Milestone Keeper

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Paid time off

401k & retirement plans

Insurance options

Company vehicle lease

Family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Project Milestone Keeper to drive milestone assessments for Engine/Gearbox and Powertrain projects, coordinating with design, quality and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality targets.

You will lead milestone deliverables, prepare quotations, schedule assessment meetings, and apply lessons learned to improve standards across programs, with a focus on cost, time, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience including at least 5 years in management.
• Experience in the automotive industry and product development.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the quotation of the deliverables expected for each milestone and to draw up the milestone assessment.
• Arranges the sharing milestone assessment meeting before each milestone to share the synthesis and the quotation of the assessment.
• Arranges, if needed, all the meeting between Maiter (Design, Brand, Industrial, …) and the project to find solutions for a recovery plan.
• Identifies the right method or process to advise the next projects and to improve the standards by using their lessons learned.
• Attends the meeting to improve the method or process thanks to their own lessons learned acquired during the follow up of their projects.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

The Project Milestone Keeper (PMK) is in charge of:

• The assessment of the project (Vehicle, Powertrain, Plate-form, EE project, Engine, Gearbox, new mass production launch) at each milestone or review:
  • They appreciate the project status according to the different KPI (Quality, Performance, Cost, Time Schedule, Industrial, Purchasing, Brand) and deliverables expected at each milestone.
  • They contribute to improve the standards (SOD, MPRI) by bringing his lessons learned from the different projects he is in charge.
  • They help/advise the project Teams to deploy the quality actions (recovery plans) and all the method needed to ensure the reachability of the Q Product results or Q Process results.
  • They give the commercialization agreement for the vehicle or Powertrain.

Their perimeter is:

• The Engine/Gearbox/ePT projects and the ePT projects
• The serial life evolutions (i.e. window launchers) for Powertrain
• The partnership or cooperation projects
• The new industrializations: i.e. new plant projects for Engine, gearbox known or ePT component.

To lead their mission, they:

• Has very tight relationships with the project Team (all the main actors) to appreciate the right execution to obtain the contains expected at each milestone,
• Establishes the quotation of the deliverables expected for each milestone and to draw up the milestone assessment,
• Arranges the sharing milestone assessment meeting before each milestone to share the synthesis and the quotation of the assessment,
• Arranges, if needed, all the meeting between “Maiter (Design, Brand, Industrial, …)” and the project in order to find solutions for a recovery plan,
• Identifies the right method or process to advise the next projects and to improve the standards by using their lessons learned,
• Attends to the meeting to improve the method or process thanks to their own lessons learned acquired during the follow up of their projects,
• Has the assistance of a Project Quality Correspondent to manage the activities allowing to define the milestone assessment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree
• 10+ years of engineering experience including a minimum of 5 years of management experience
• Experience in the automotive industry and product development
• Self-directed, team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to collect and synthesize data into meaningful information and communicate clearly to all levels of the organization
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build solid partnerships, both internally and externally
• Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting including the ability to manage multiple projects, determining project urgency, creating detailed action plans, and organizing schedules, people, and tasks
• Assertive and ambitious nature
• Results oriented
• Motivated to learn new principles and ideas, and have excitement in applying these new principles
• Motivated to make a positive impact in the work environment and on the quality of the products produced

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.