Regional Chief Engineer - Engine

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a Regional Chief Engineer to lead base engine design and development, focusing on NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, durability, and emissions. You will guide global teams, ensure program milestones, and present technical inputs to executives.

The role emphasizes end-to-end engineering oversight, collaboration across departments, and delivering robust, cost-conscious engine solutions aligned with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong cross functional team management skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to prepare presentations for executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engine design and development efforts to meet program objectives.
• Approve technical plans, change notifications, and service documents.
• Direct cross-functional teams and drive robust solutions to issues.
• Maintain adherence to program commitments and quality targets.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

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

EEO & Diversity Statement

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.