Regional Chief Engineer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Regional Chief Engineer to lead base engine design, development, NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability and emissions. You will drive cross-functional teams, approve development plans, and ensure delivery to executive leadership with cost and schedule discipline.

The role requires a track record in propulsion engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate global teams across departments to resolve complex issues while meeting program objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years propulsion system engineering or calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Strong communication to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Summarize technical inputs for recommendation to executive leadership.
• Approve technical decisions, timing plans, CNs, bulletins, engine build books and service manuals.
• Approve and execute complete engine development/validation plans for all project phases.
• Act as key engine expert for assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Propulsion systems

Project management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Masters Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Regional Chief Engineer is responsible for leading all technical aspects of base engine design to achieve customer requirements, functional objectives, and quality targets. Scope of work includes base engine design and development, NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and engine emissions.

Responsibilities of the Regional Chief Engineer will be:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process (PDSP) for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Critical approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN’s), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within company for all engine related issues for assigned projects
• Lead global cross functional teams from various department with expertise in various technical domains thru root cause analysis of issues and implementation of robust solutions
• Lead Design System Engineers (DSE’s), Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers within the engine team in meeting program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing, etc.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives including supplier resourcing risk assessments
• Accountable to ensure adherence for successfully achieving all project commitments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum of 10 years of propulsion system related engineering and/or calibration experience
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and prepare presentations for executive leadership
• Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills
• Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Engineering