Sub System Technical Lead (SSTL) - VIMN Mechatronics

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing programs

18 paid volunteer hours per year

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Michigan seeks a highly motivated professional to lead technical program management across one or more vehicle lines. You will act as the primary liaison between design and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

The role requires driving program execution, system integration, issue resolution, and development planning from concept through launch, with travel to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical/ industrial engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing complex programs from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and development cycles.
• Proficiency with CAD (CATIA/NX), PLM (Teamcenter), and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program execution from development through end-of-life.
• Ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements while optimizing cost, weight, and timing.
• Lead resolution of engineering and quality issues across all program phases.
• Support launch teams and on-site plant development activities.
• Define and maintain vehicle development plans for feature availability and consistency.
• Release specifications to suppliers and manage design change requests.
• Lead warranty performance initiatives and manage warranty data post-launch.
• Champion cost-saving initiatives through teardown events and VO meetings.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated individual to lead technical program management across one or more vehicle lines. This role serves as the primary liaison between the design team and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership:Drive technical program execution from development through end-of-life, ensuring alignment across all functional teams.
• System Integration:Ensure systems meet all functional and performance requirements while achieving targets for cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality.
• Issue Resolution & Support:Lead resolution of engineering and quality issues throughout all program phases. Provide hands‑on support for bulletin responses, including concept development, packaging studies, cost/weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier coordination, sourcing, tooling, validation, and launch.
• Launch Support:Act as a visible and active member of the launch team, supporting plant development and onsite activities.
• Development Planning:Define, communicate, and maintain the vehicle development plan to ensure feature availability and vehicle behavior consistency throughout the program lifecycle.
• Requirements Management:Release specifications to suppliers and manage requirement changes via Design Change Requests (DCRs), ensuring alignment with product planning, supplier feedback, and issue resolution.
• Warranty & Quality:Post‑launch, lead warranty performance initiatives and manage warranty tables for all assigned commodities to meet targets.
• Value Optimization:Champion cost‑saving initiatives through teardown events, supplier VO meetings, and idea processing via the ILO (0-4) framework to meet program value targets.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degreein Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experiencein automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex technical programs from concept through launch.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering development cycles.
• Experience with issue resolution, change management, and supplier coordination.
• Proficiency in tools such as CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX), PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite launch activities at manufacturing plants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degreein Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experiencein OEM product development or technical program management.
• Experience with vehicle launch, warranty analysis, and post‑launch quality improvement.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), APQP, FMEA, and other quality tools.
• Demonstrated success in value optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing/tooling activities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in automotive engineering.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical specifications and design change requests.

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.