Vehicle Systems Technical Lead – Launch & Collaboration

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee volunteer hours (18 per year)

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a highly motivated technical program manager to lead PM activities across one or more vehicle lines in the U.S. You will serve as the primary liaison between the design team and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

You will drive program execution from development through end-of-life, ensuring alignment across functional teams, cost targets, weight targets, and timing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program management across vehicle lines from development through end-of-life.
• Ensure system integration meets functional/performance targets including cost, weight, timing and quality.
• Coordinate issue resolution and support, including bulletin responses and cost/weight analyses.
• Act as launch team member, supporting plant development and onsite activities.
• Define and maintain vehicle development plans for feature availability and behavior consistency.
• Release specifications to suppliers and manage design change requests.
• Lead warranty performance initiatives and post-launch quality improvements.
• Champion cost-saving initiatives and supplier coordination through VO activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

System integration

Vendor coordination

CAD/PLM tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CATIA/NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking a highly motivated technical program manager to lead PM activities across one or more vehicle lines in the U.S. You will serve as the primary liaison between the design team and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

You will drive program execution from development through end-of-life, ensuring alignment across functional teams, cost targets, weight targets, and timing.