Propulsion Programs Manager

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stellantis Operations Manager in propulsion development will own processes, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality performance upgrade products in a fast-paced environment.

This role ensures calibration datasets, release documentation, supplier deliverables, and field‑issue investigations are executed across calibration, controls, validation, regulatory, warranty, suppliers, and external facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with hands-on propulsion, calibration, or upfit management experience.
• Minimum 8 years in automotive product development with powertrain or propulsion focus.
• Familiarity with OEM engineering processes, standards, and issue-tracking systems.
• Experience with dyno, HIL, or virtual testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily program cadence and milestone delivery for propulsion, calibration, and upfit releases.
• Ensure DFMEA and DVP&R completion and plan validation resources.
• Lead release triage and cross-functional root-cause teams post-launch.
• Drive supplier engineering escalations and ensure OEM deliverables.
• Coordinate upfit kits integration and aftermarket installs.
• Serve as operational interface between design, management, manufacturing, and purchasing.
• Implement root-cause analysis and process standardization to reduce rework.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Calibration

Program management

Cross-functional communication

Supplier escalation

Engine engineering

Vehicle upfit

Dyno testing

HIL testing

OEM processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ETAS/INCA

MATLAB

Simulink

CANalyzer

Python

JavaScript/NodeJS

PowerBI

PowerApps

Job description

The Stellantis Operations Manager in propulsion development will own processes, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality performance upgrade products in a fast-paced environment.

This role ensures calibration datasets, release documentation, supplier deliverables, and field‑issue investigations are executed across calibration, controls, validation, regulatory, warranty, suppliers, and external facilities.