Project Performance Engineer - Durability & Quality-In-Use

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Project Performance Engineer (PPE) in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to lead all durability and Quality-in-Use (QIU) activities for assigned programs. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, resolving issues, and representing durability in various engineering meetings.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, with at least 5 years of automotive experience. Master’s degree is preferred. Join Stellantis to contribute to innovative vehicle integration!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Good knowledge of fundamental physics and experience in root cause and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all durability/QIU development activities for the assigned program.
• Lead cross-functional durability & QIU teams and represent them in meetings.
• Manage durability/QIU issue resolution and present updates in program reviews.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Issue resolution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Job description

The Durability & Quality-in-Use (QIU) Project Performance Engineer (PPE) will be responsible to plan and coordinate all durability/QIU development activities for the program they are assigned. The PPE will also lead cross-functional durability & QIU teams and represent durability/QIU in vehicle integration meetings, architecture meetings, and Advance Concepts engineering meetings. The selected candidate will also manage durability/QIU issue resolution and work with Design, systems and components, CAE, Loads Analysis, RTS & DAQ Labs, IVPMs and test engineers. The Durability PPE will also present durability & QIU in program reviews. PPE is responsible for the durability & QIU deliverables at all four development phases of the project: Advance, Design & Development, Tooling, and validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Good knowledge of fundamental physics and experience in root cause and issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of full vehicle durability and/or vehicle integration.
• Preferred familiarity with CAE and durability loads with strong Microsoft 365 suite skills, and strong organization and communication skills.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.