Vehicle Operability Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Coverage

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Insurance Options

Vehicle Lease

Family Building

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Hours

Descripción de la vacante

Stellantis NV is seeking a Vehicle Operability Manager to lead a technical team focused on improving vehicle operability through rapid issue resolution and software configuration updates.

You will develop diagnostics methodologies, manage a multi-disciplinary group, and drive QCD metrics to ensure timely, high-quality program deliverables across global teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in vehicle diagnostics and integration.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet and LIN protocols for electrical system troubleshooting.
• Experience performing vehicle-level diagnostics in real-world environments like plants and road testing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of 8–20 internal collaborators and 3–20 external service providers to meet program goals.
• Maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop advanced vehicle diagnostics methodologies and tools for efficient validation.
• Architect and standardize workflows with global teams ensuring compliance with standards.
• Review and approve technical proposals to align with engineering direction.
• Ensure access to tools and assets and monitor milestones and timelines.

Conocimientos

Vehicle diagnostics

CAN tools

Team leadership

Electrical systems

UDS/DTC protocols

Waveform analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Vector CAN tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Scripting environments

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.