Regional Chief Engineer - Large Gas Engines

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Care

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Family Building Benefit

Tuition reimbursement & 18 volunteer h

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Regional Chief Engineer to lead all technical aspects of base engine design, drive efficiency, durability, and emissions, and ensure alignment with customer requirements and quality targets. The role spans NVH, fuel efficiency, performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will guide global teams, approve technical decisions, manage development plans, and communicate with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical aspects of base engine design to meet customer requirements and quality targets.
• Main approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN’s), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals.
• Responsible for approval and overall execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases.
• Key point of contact for all engine related issues for assigned projects.
• Lead global cross functional teams from various departments thru root cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Lead Design System Engineers (DSE’s), Technical Managers (TM’s), Release Engineers (DRE's) and designers toward program objectives for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components with respect to cost, weight, performance, quality, manufacturing, timing.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Project management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical 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 Global Chief Engineer will be:

• Key contributor for execution and compliance to the Stellantis Propulsion System Development Process for an assigned engine program with responsibility to summarize all technical inputs for recommendation and presentation to executive leadership
• Main approver for all technical decisions, timing plans, change notifications (CN’s), bulletins, engine build books and service manuals
• Responsible for approval and overall execution of complete engine mechanical development/validation plan for all project phases
• Key point of contact within organization 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), Technical Managers (TM’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:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 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:

• Advanced degree in Engineering
• 10 years+ of propulsion system related engineering and/or program management experience

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.