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Job summary
Stellantis is seeking an experienced Vehicle System Release leader to drive development and delivery of BIW, Closures, Exterior, Restraints, and Vision vehicle systems. You will align with Engineering Directors and their teams to meet Quality, Cost, Technical, and Timing objectives through all development phases and launches.
The role requires 10+ years in automotive or related fields, a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, and proven program-management skills to manage KPIs, EBOM
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering or an equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of automotive experience or other related experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure (with release engineers, supervisors, and managers) the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for sourcing start-up (Source Package), keeping them up to date and consistent with sourcing closing due dates.
- Develop Milestone Reviews (Scorecards) & Ensure All Engineering Key Process Indicators (KPIs) meet these milestones
- Achieve targets to Quality, Material cost, Investment, Research & Development, Weight, and Timing by Program milestones
- Perform Tool Kickoff process with suppliers, ensuring the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for tooling release and guaranteeing on-time delivery of parts
- Support Build Activities including problem solving activities
- Lead troubleshooting of suppliers as they are faced with design or manufacturing/dimensional issues
- Urgently address open issue resolution through corporate systems/processes
- Develop and execute (with engineers, supervisors, managers) change management process including establishing proper Electronic Bill of Material (EBOM)
- Manage project execution according to best global standards for current and new versions of vehicle
- Ensure sub-system certifications and compliance for components / vehicles
- Build and maintain budget for R&D; ensure delivery to budget
- Interface with multiple engineering and non-engineering teams including purchasing, brand, planning, manufacturing teams to ensure successful development and launch of project.
- Evaluate pilot vehicle test plans and establish parts, quantities and associated cost required to support execution
- Estimate the number labor hours required for full time engineers to develop and validate new component designs based on vehicle function objectives and impact to existing component designs
- Confirm dimensional stability and fit/finish requirements for systems/components during pilot builds to ensure robust quality of customer vehicles at launch
Education
Job description
The Vehicle System Release (VSR) must ensure the development and delivery of the BIW (Platform/Tophat), Closures, Exterior, Restraints and Vision vehicle systems that meets all the design requirements and functional objectives in categories of Quality, Cost (Investment and variable), Technical and Timing/Planning. In addition, the VSR must ensure that all critical Key Process Indicators are met at each development phase through launch and including lifecycle vehicle actions. The VSR must also work closely with each Discipline Manager (Engineering Director) within BIW, Closures, Exterior, Restraints and Vision and his/her large team to ensure that there is complete alignment on achieving all program objectives and specific development principles, processes, and methods.
- Ensure (with release engineers, supervisors, and managers) the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for sourcing start-up (Source Package), keeping them up to date and consistent with sourcing closing due dates.
- Develop Milestone Reviews (Scorecards) & Ensure All Engineering Key Process Indicators (KPIs) meet these milestones
- Achieve targets to Quality, Material cost, Investment, Research & Development, Weight, and Timing by Program milestones
- Perform Tool Kickoff process with suppliers, ensuring the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for tooling release and guaranteeing on‑time delivery of parts
- Support Build Activities including problem solving activities
- Lead troubleshooting of suppliers as they are faced with design or manufacturing/dimensional issues
- Urgently address open issue resolution through corporate systems/processes
- Develop and execute (with engineers, supervisors, managers) change management process including establishing proper Electronic Bill of Material (EBOM)
- Manage project execution according to best global standards for current and new versions of vehicle
- Ensure sub‑system certifications and compliance for components / vehicles
- Build and maintain budget for R&D; ensure delivery to budget
- Interface with multiple engineering and non-engineering teams including purchasing, brand, planning, manufacturing teams to ensure successful development and launch of project.
- Evaluate pilot vehicle test plans and establish parts, quantities and associated cost required to support execution
- Estimate the number labor hours required for full time engineers to develop and validate new component designs based on vehicle function objectives and impact to existing component designs
- Confirm dimensional stability and fit/finish requirements for systems/components during pilot builds to ensure robust quality of customer vehicles at launch
- Bachelor of Science Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering or an equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years of automotive experience or other related experience
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.
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.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
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.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
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.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
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