Vehicle System Release (Former SSTM)

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Income protection

Company vehicle lease

Job summary

Stellantis NV seeks an experienced Vehicle System Release (VSR) leader to drive interior, mechatronics, and NVH systems from development to launch and lifecycle. You will own system-level execution for quality, cost, timing, and performance, uniting Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to deliver production-ready solutions.

You will lead complex vehicle development, influence critical technical and business decisions, and directly impact quality, cost, and customer experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of automotive product development, engineering, program management, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional vehicle or engineering programs.
• Knowledge of product development, sourcing, validation, manufacturing, and launch processes.
• Proven ability to manage quality, cost, timing, performance, and technical trade-offs.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level leadership and accountability for program execution.
• Ensure achievement of QCTP targets, program milestones, and engineering KPIs.
• Drive implementation of applicable modular strategies and policies.
• Manage key program deliverables across cost, scope, sourcing, tooling, validation, engineering changes, and vehicle builds.
• Coordinate source package readiness and sourcing activities to support program milestones and supplier nomination.
• Lead tooling kickoff and readiness activities for on-time part delivery and build requirements.
• Drive resolution of technical, supplier, manufacturing, quality, validation, and vehicle build issues.
• Ensure required system validation, certification, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage R&D budgets, engineering resources, and program workload planning.
• Provide leadership with clear, timely program status, risk assessments, escalations, and recommendations.
• Champion consistent application of engineering and program management processes, development standards, and global best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Systems thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Vehicle System Release (VSR)

Vehicle Interior, Mechatronics & NVH (VIMN)

Position Summary

Ready to lead the systems that shape the vehicle experience?

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle System Release (VSR) leader to drive the development and delivery of Interior, Mechatronics, and NVH systems from advanced development through launch and lifecycle.

In this highly visible role, you will own system-level execution for Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance (QCTP), bringing together Engineering, Program, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to turn vehicle objectives into integrated, production-ready solutions.

You will lead complex vehicle development, influence critical technical and business decisions, resolve challenging cross-functional issues, and directly impact the quality, performance, cost, and customer experience of future vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide system-level leadership and accountability for program execution.
• Ensure achievement of QCTP targets, program milestones, and engineering KPIs.
• Drive implementation of applicable modular strategies and policies.
• Manage key program deliverables across cost, scope, sourcing, tooling, validation, engineering changes, and vehicle builds.
• Coordinate source package readiness and sourcing activities to support program milestones and supplier nomination.
• Lead tooling kickoff and readiness activities for on-time part delivery and build requirements.
• Drive resolution of technical, supplier, manufacturing, quality, validation, and vehicle build issues.
• Ensure required system validation, certification, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage R&D budgets, engineering resources, and program workload planning.
• Provide leadership with clear, timely program status, risk assessments, escalations, and recommendations.
• Champion consistent application of engineering and program management processes, development standards, and global best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of automotive product development, engineering, program management, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional vehicle or engineering programs.
• Knowledge of product development, sourcing, validation, manufacturing, and launch processes.
• Proven ability to manage quality, cost, timing, performance, and technical trade-offs.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle interiors, mechatronic systems, and/or NVH development.
• Experience supporting programs from advanced development through production launch and lifecycle.
• Experience with EBOM, sourcing, tooling, validation, engineering change management, and vehicle builds.
• Experience working with global engineering teams and automotive suppliers.
• Lead the development. Drive the decisions. Deliver the vehicle.

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.