Vehicle System Synthesis Manager & Application for Module Projects

Stellantisfinancialservices; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services is seeking a Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS) to own end-to-end integration of vehicle modules and to serve as the single voice for VEHE activities on the project. The role requires strong collaboration across product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, and manufacturing to deliver timely milestones.

The ideal candidate has a deep background in vehicle systems engineering, extensive cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Eng

10+ years exp

Vehicle systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Vehicle validation & V&V

Regulatory & safety knowledge

Design convergence

Arbitration & trade-offs

Program execution & milestones

Resource & budget planning

Global multi-site

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

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