Vehicle Operability Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Vehicle Operability Manager to lead a technical team focused on maintaining quality, cost, and delivery for the program. You will oversee 8-20 internal collaborators and 3-20 external providers, driving diagnostics, software configurations, and vehicle operability improvements.

The role requires a strong background in automotive electrical systems, CAN tools, and diagnostics, with work across real-world environments including plants and road testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in architecture design, diagnostics, validation and integration across vehicle platforms.
• Proficient with Vector CAN tools for troubleshooting, simulation, and fault injection.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet and LIN protocols for electrical system troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret waveforms, voltage/current traces and transient behavior.
• Demonstrated vehicle-level diagnostics in real-world environments.
• Knowledge of powertrain, body electronics, infotainment and ADAS.
• Electrical/electronic architecture design and validation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team to maintain quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Develop methodologies and tools for diagnostics and validation.
• Architect and standardize workflows with global teams.
• Review technical proposals for standards alignment.
• Forecast workload and manage resources.
• Manage 8-20 internal and 3-20 external collaborators.
• Ensure access to tools and assets.
• Track milestones and ensure timely outputs.
• Improve throughput and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Architecture design

Vehicle diagnostics

CANoe

CANalyzer

CAN/CAN FD

UDS protocols

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector CAN tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

Vehicle Operability Manager

DUTIES

Lead a technical team dedicated to maintaining Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance to ensure the success of the program/project. Lead team of technical experts, consisting of Vehicle Operability Project Managers and Triage Engineers with varying levels of experience, strives to improve vehicle-level operability by promptly identifying and resolving electrical issues and updating vehicles with the latest compatible software configurations. Develop advanced methodologies and tools for efficient and comprehensive vehicle diagnostics and validation. Analyze and refine workflows to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and enhance system reliability. Architect and standardize operational workflows in collaboration with global teams, ensuring procedural compliance. Review and approve technical proposals to ensure alignment with engineering standards and strategic direction. Ensure access to necessary tools and physical assets for effective task execution. Define project deliverables, track milestones, and ensure quality and timeliness of outputs. Forecast workload and identify resource needs to meet operational and program goals. Manage a multidisciplinary team consisting of 8-20 internal collaborators and 3-20 external service providers, optimizing resource allocation to meet program and operational objectives. Accountable for the Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) metrics of program deliverables, driving continuous improvement and corrective actions where necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related and 8 years of experience in job offered or related position. Experience must include: Performing architecture design, diagnostics, validation and integration across vehicle platforms; Use of Vector CAN tools, including CANoe, CANalyzer, and associated scripting environments for troubleshooting, simulation and fault injection; Applying CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet and LIN bus protocols and analysis for electrical system troubleshooting; Performing diagnostic protocols and interpret DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) protocols; Interpreting waveforms, voltage/current traces, and transient behaviors; Diagnosing faults in wiring harnesses, ECUs, sensors and actuators; Conducting vehicle-level diagnostics and triage in real-world environments including assembly plants, pilot builds, proving grounds and road trips; Understanding of automotive systems, including powertrain, body electronics, infotainment and ADAS; Applying expertise in electrical/electronic architecture design, integration and validation.

OTHER

Job Site: 800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. 40 hours/week. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.

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.