Subject Matter Expert - Axles/Gears

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Senior Axles Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in driveline and axle development. You will guide technical direction, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate across functions to meet program milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive axles/driveline with DFMEA, DVP&R, and GD&T expertise, plus strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in automotive driveline, axle or gear reducer fields.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers in the axles engineering department.
• Perform resource management including timesheets and expense approvals.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of vehicle programs meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
• Provide technical guidance, conduct project reviews, and troubleshoot with the team.
• Communicate department strategy and progress to direct reports.
• Participate in resource planning and roadmap discussions with leadership.
• Assist engineers in generating detailed system and sub-system specifications (SSTS/TTS).
• Lead DFSS initiatives within project workflows and track progress of DFSS candidates.

Skills

Axle engineering

Team leadership

DFSS

DFMEA

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Candidate will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment, assign task and evaluate performance of direct reports (internal/external) in the axles engineering department and will have advanced knowledge of axle components (hypoid gears, cast iron, etc.). The candidate will perform resource management including timesheets and expense report approval, oversee the design, development, and implementation of vehicle program, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The candidate will also manage:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, deliverables, and project timelines, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
• Technical Guidance: Conduct regular project reviews, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and support to the engineering team.
• Communication: Understand and follow departments business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate that to direct reports.
• Strategic Planning: Work with Director to participate in departments resource planning, goal setting and road map or engineering footprint creation.
• Technical Specification: Assist engineers in generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met.
• Problem Solving: Assist the team in identifying the root cause of the issue and collaborative problem-solving. Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement effective technical solutions, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Total Warranty Cost Reduction and value optimization: Collaborate with teams to identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty cost and propose technical solutions.
• DFSS: Lead initiatives to integrate DFSS principles into project workflows, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Maintain and track progress of the DFSS candidates within the department.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with new technologies, market trends to drive innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working in automotive industry for Driveline, Axle or Gear reducer fields
• Strong technical knowledge of working principles of gear reducer, power transfer units and rear drive modules and sub-system/component testing procedure
• Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or related degree field
• DFSS Black Belt Certified

The Candidate will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment, assign task and evaluate performance of direct reports (internal/external) in the axles engineering department and will have advanced knowledge of axle components (hypoid gears, cast iron, etc.). The candidate will perform resource management including timesheets and expense report approval, oversee the design, development, and implementation of vehicle program, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The candidate will also manage:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, deliverables, and project timelines, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
• Technical Guidance: Conduct regular project reviews, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and support to the engineering team.
• Communication: Understand and follow departments business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate that to direct reports.
• Strategic Planning: Work with Director to participate in departments resource planning, goal setting and road map or engineering footprint creation.
• Technical Specification: Assist engineers in generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met.
• Problem Solving: Assist the team in identifying the root cause of the issue and collaborative problem-solving. Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement effective technical solutions, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Total Warranty Cost Reduction and value optimization: Collaborate with teams to identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty cost and propose technical solutions.
• DFSS: Lead initiatives to integrate DFSS principles into project workflows, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Maintain and track progress of the DFSS candidates within the department.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with new technologies, market trends to drive innovation.

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.