Vehicle Development Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV seeks a Vehicle Development Manager to lead the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems, uniting chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical teams into a cohesive product. You will guide attribute balancing, set performance targets, and validate prototypes, driving alignment from concept to production launch.

The role demands deep understanding of vehicle attributes, system interactions, and trade-off management, with strong communication skills to present to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related, technical field.
• 10+ years automotive development experience, preferably leading vehicle integration and system engineering.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through full product lifecycle.
• Experience managing direct and indirect reports across multiple disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving, detail-orientation, and self-directed thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and synthesis of vehicle systems to meet performance, quality, and customer experience targets.
• Bridge chassis, powertrain, body, interior and electrical teams to deliver cohesive vehicle.
• Oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and prototype validation.
• Drive cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch.

Skills

Vehicle integration

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation to management

Decision making

Systems thinking

Trade-off management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

The Vehicle Development Manager is responsible for leading the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems to achieve world-class performance, quality, and customer experience targets. This role serves as the technical bridge between chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical teams—ensuring that all subsystems come together as one cohesive and optimized vehicle. You will oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and prototype validation, driving cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related, technical field
• A minimum of 10years of well rounded automotive development experience - preferably including experience with leading teams in vehicle integration, vehicle sciences (Dynamics, NVH, etc), or system engineering
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the full product lifecycle
• Work effectively and manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
• Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinkerwith well-developed problem-solving skills
• Deep understanding of vehicle attributes, system interactions, and trade-off management
• Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely to all levels of management and external audiences/media
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logicwhile representing the Voice of the Customer
• Ability to define the engineering logic behind features and systems critical to the customer experience
• Passion for cars & trucks, motorsports / vehicle recreation and continuous innovation.

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.