Vehicle System Synthesis Manager & Application for Module Projects

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL is seeking a Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS) to own end-to-end integration of vehicle modules and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across global programs.

The role emphasizes technical integration between product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, regulation, and manufacturing, with responsibility for scope, features, milestones, and validation plans to meet QCDP targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in vehicle systems engineering.
• Strong background in vehicle systems engineering and system architecture.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Solid knowledge of regulations, safety, diagnostics, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• One voice for VEHE activities on the project.
• Own end-to-end functional and physical integration of assigned vehicle modules.
• Lead design, convergence, and validation across all vehicle programs.
• Act as the technical integrator between requirements, teams, styling, safety, and manufacturing.
• Define and control module technical scope and feature content.
• Coordinate and drive cross-functional engineering teams to meet targets.
• Oversee design, integration, and validation milestones.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, diagnostics, and compliance conformity.
• Lead technical trade-offs and escalations with CME/CVE.
• Report project status, risks, and KPIs to leadership.

Skills

Vehicle systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

V&V and test execution

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SysML

Job description

Job Description – Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS)

• One voice for all VEHE activities on the project
• Own end‑to‑end functional and physical integration of assigned vehicle modules.
• Lead design, convergence, and validation activities across all vehicle programs in scope.
• Act as the technical integrator between product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, regulation, and manufacturing.
• Define, maintain, and control the module technical scope and feature content.
• Coordinate and drive cross‑functional engineering teams to meet QCDP targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of design, integration, and validation milestones.
• Oversee digital and physical validation plans and execution across tech centers.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, diagnostics, and compliance conformity.
• Lead technical trade‑offs, arbitration, and escalations with CME/CVE.
• Report project status, risks, and KPIs to leadership.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in vehicle systems engineering and system architecture
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams
• Solid knowledge of vehicle validation, V&V, and test execution
• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety, NCAP, diagnostics, and compliance topics
• Experience managing design convergence between styling, feasibility, and customer needs
• Ability to perform technical arbitration and trade‑off decision making
• Strong program execution, prioritization, and milestone management skills
• Experience with resource and budget planning in engineering projects
• Comfortable working in a global, multi‑site development environment
• Clear, concise executive‑level communication and reporting skills