Segment Sub System Technical Director

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well‑being coverage

17+ holidays

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Segment Sub System Technical Director to serve as the primary Propulsion Systems interface to Vehicle, Platform and Top Hat teams for assigned vehicle programs. You will coordinate propulsion hardware, software, controls and calibration deliverables from development through launch and production.

You will lead cross‑functional coordination across Propulsion Systems and Vehicle Engineering to meet quality, performance, timing and cost objectives, and you will drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in automotive engineering, propulsion systems, vehicle integration, product development, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering deliverables across multiple technical functions.
• Experience managing program quality, timing, cost, performance and technical risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical and program topics with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Propulsion Systems and Vehicle, Platform and Top Hat teams for assigned vehicle programs.
• Represent Propulsion Systems in Vehicle, Platform and System Table governance forums, ensuring clear and timely communication of program status, priorities, risks and decisions.
• Lead the integration and execution of propulsion system hardware, software, controls and calibration deliverables against program quality, cost, timing and performance targets.
• Coordinate Propulsion Systems activities during early program and bulletin studies in partnership with Planning and Vehicle Engineering.
• Monitor application plans, hardware implementation timing and vehicle KPIs throughout development, driving recovery actions when targets or milestones are at risk.
• Identify vehicle and propulsion system needs, establish priorities and coordinate issue resolution and escalation across the appropriate engineering and business functions.
• Coordinate Bill of Material (BOM) and engineering change management requirements across Propulsion Systems.
• Oversee the availability and representativeness of test objects required to support vehicle development and validation.
• Lead the team while coordinating matrixed resources across Propulsion Systems, Vehicle Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and other functions.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Propulsion systems

Cross-functional leadership

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Segment Sub System Technical Director serves as the primary Propulsion Systems interface to Vehicle, Platform and Top Hat teams for assigned vehicle programs. The role is responsible for coordinating the integration and execution of propulsion system hardware, software, controls and calibration deliverables from early program development through vehicle launch and start of production.

The Sub System Technical Director leads cross-functional coordination across Propulsion Systems and Vehicle Engineering to ensure program quality, performance, timing and cost objectives are achieved, while driving resolution and escalation of technical and program risks that could impact vehicle milestones or production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Propulsion Systems and Vehicle, Platform and Top Hat teams for assigned vehicle programs.
• Represent Propulsion Systems in Vehicle, Platform and System Table governance forums, ensuring clear and timely communication of program status, priorities, risks and decisions.
• Lead the integration and execution of propulsion system hardware, software, controls and calibration deliverables against program quality, cost, timing and performance targets.
• Coordinate Propulsion Systems activities during early program and bulletin studies in partnership with Planning and Vehicle Engineering.
• Monitor application plans, hardware implementation timing and vehicle KPIs throughout development, driving recovery actions when targets or milestones are at risk.
• Identify vehicle and propulsion system needs, establish priorities and coordinate issue resolution and escalation across the appropriate engineering and business functions.
• Coordinate Bill of Material (BOM) and engineering change management requirements across Propulsion Systems.
• Coordinate system-level timing and cost with subsystem leads when a dedicated System Chief is not assigned.
• Oversee the availability and representativeness of test objects required to support vehicle development and validation.
• Support vehicle build and launch phases, including parts and software readiness, vehicle triage, issue resolution, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide or coordinate Propulsion Systems support at North American assembly plants during critical vehicle build and launch phases.
• Lead the team while coordinating matrixed resources across Propulsion Systems, Vehicle Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and other functions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in automotive engineering, propulsion systems, vehicle integration, product development, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering deliverables across multiple technical functions.
• Experience managing program quality, timing, cost, performance and technical risks.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development, validation and vehicle launch processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed engineering organization.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, including experience driving root-cause analysis, corrective actions and issue escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical and program topics with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, competing technical priorities and critical deadlines.
• Ability to support vehicle build and launch activities at North American assembly plants as required.
• International travel of 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with propulsion system hardware, software, controls and/or calibration.
• Experience working directly with vehicle engineering or vehicle program teams.
• Experience supporting vehicle builds, launches or manufacturing plants.
• Experience with engineering change management and BOM processes.
• Previous technical leadership and/or people-management experience.
• Experience working across regional and global engineering organizations.

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.