Regional Chief Engineer - Engine

India; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

India is seeking a Regional Chief Engineer in Auburn, Alabama to lead all technical functions of base engine design. The role involves overseeing the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process and ensuring compliance with project commitments, while managing cross-functional teams to address engine-related issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Engagement in cost reduction initiatives and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of propulsion system related engineering and/or calibration experience.
• Understanding of phased gated launch processes for product development.
• Highly motivated and self-directed with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process.
• Approve complete engine mechanical development/validation plans.
• Act as key contact for engine-related issues on assigned projects.

Skills

Cross functional team management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's 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:

• 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, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• A minimum of eight 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