Wiring Harness Design Lead

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

401k retirement savings plans

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Development Lead to oversee the power and signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications. You will coordinate internal engineers and suppliers to design wiring harnesses, implementing best practices for wiring systems and ensuring high quality, cross-platform electrical designs.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 8+ years in auto electrical engineering, 5+ years in electrical systems, and strong leadership and communication skills. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of automotive electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical systems.
• Good understanding of vehicle packaging.
• Knowledgeable in EBOM, Teamcenter and NX.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage complex business situations.
• Team leadership experience and automotive system level expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of power and signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications.
• Coordinate internal engineering and supplier resources to design wiring harnesses.
• Implement design best practices for wiring systems and electrical architectures.
• Ensure consistently high quality electrical designs across platforms.

Skills

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Communication skills

Vehicle packaging

Complex problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

EBOM

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

The Development Lead (DL) will be responsible for the development of the Power and Signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications. The role includes the coordination and implementation of design best practices for wiring systems and the candidate will be responsible to coordinate the activities of internal engineering resources as well as supplier resources to design and develop all wiring harnesses in the vehicles. The DL will also be responsible for best practices as they apply to the electrical systems and areas of the vehicle to provide consistently high quality designs across platforms within the electrical system.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials/Chemical/Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited university
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical systems
• Good understanding of vehicle packaging
• Knowledgeable in EBOM, Teamcenter and NX
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage complex business situations
• Team leadership skills
• Automotive system level experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• DFSS Green Belt certification

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

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.

Generous Paid Time Off

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.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

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.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.