Subsystem Technical Lead - Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Mounts

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Company vehicle lease program

Family-building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL seeks a SSTL for Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Mounts to lead and coordinate design, development, and validation for chassis systems on selected programs. You will manage supplier interactions, issue resolution, and source packages while aligning with the Chassis VSR to meet quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 8+ years in engineering, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering design and development experience.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, with confidence in presenting to Senior Management.
• Vehicle launch experience.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment.
• MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Master of Science Degree.
• Blackbelt in Reactive problem solving or DFSS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design, development, and validation activities for chassis systems.
• Coordinate supplier and sourcing activities, issue resolution, and change management.
• Author source packages and manage part changes including cost collaboration.
• Provide engineering design and development management.
• Interact across the matrix and align with the Chassis Vehicle System Responsible (VSR).

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SSTL (Sub-System Technical Lead) – Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Mounts will be responsible to lead and coordinate the design, development, and validation activities for Chassis systems for specific vehicle programs. This includes responsibilities to meet quality, cost, investment, weight, timing, technical and specified functional objectives. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) coordination of supplier and sourcing activities, issue resolution, authoring source packages, issue management, part change management (including cost collaboration) and Engineering Design & Development management. The position requires matrix interaction/leadership of assigned design and development engineers to achieve stated objectives. The position also requires close matrix interaction and taking direction from the subject vehicle's Chassis Vehicle System Responsible (VSR).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelorof Science in Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum of 8 years of engineeringdesign and development experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills, with confidence in presenting to Senior Management
• Vehicle launchexperience
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work & lead in a teamenvironment
• MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree
• Blackbelt in Reactive problem solving or DFSS

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.