Vehicle Systems Technical Lead & Program Management

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing programs

18 paid volunteer hours per year

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Michigan seeks a highly motivated professional to lead technical program management across one or more vehicle lines. You will act as the primary liaison between design and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

The role requires driving program execution, system integration, issue resolution, and development planning from concept through launch, with travel to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical/ industrial engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
• Experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing complex programs from concept to launch.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and development cycles.
• Proficiency with CAD (CATIA/NX), PLM (Teamcenter), and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical program execution from development through end-of-life.
• Ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements while optimizing cost, weight, and timing.
• Lead resolution of engineering and quality issues across all program phases.
• Support launch teams and on-site plant development activities.
• Define and maintain vehicle development plans for feature availability and consistency.
• Release specifications to suppliers and manage design change requests.
• Lead warranty performance initiatives and manage warranty data post-launch.
• Champion cost-saving initiatives through teardown events and VO meetings.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis NV in Michigan seeks a highly motivated professional to lead technical program management across one or more vehicle lines. You will act as the primary liaison between design and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing.

The role requires driving program execution, system integration, issue resolution, and development planning from concept through launch, with travel to support onsite activities at manufacturing plants.