xHEV Battery ACE (Assistant Chief Engineer)

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL seeks a Battery Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) to own battery programs, define requirements, and lead a cross-functional team across vehicle and powertrain interfaces, manufacturing, purchasing, electrical engineering, and controls. The ACE approves system requirements, manages testing, and drives timely technical deliverables with cost objectives.

The role coordinates design reviews, evidence collection for validation sign-off, and supplier technical reviews, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of technical work experience.
• 2+ years in a DSE/lead engineer role or similar.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R development and execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong independent leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the battery/battery system requirements document, testing plans, and validation activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and battery technical experts across V&Powertrain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and EE Systems.
• Coordinate design reviews, capture minutes and action items, and ensure closure.
• Manage DVP&R planning, evidence collection, and deviation approvals.
• Co-lead Hybrid Battery Pack projects with HW/SW Design and Controls engineers.
• Lead supplier technical reviews and packaging studies with Vehicle/Powertrain teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reductions, and vehicle launch support.

Skills

DFMEA

DVP&R

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Battery Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) is the owner for their assigned battery programs. In this assignment, the responsible battery products are typically serial life or modifications to existing batteries. In general, the ACE is responsible for defining, communicating, approving, and tracking adherence to battery and battery system level functional objectives, requirements and technical deliverables per required timing. This role is also the battery team’s primary technical Interface to Vehicle & Powertrain Integration, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Electrical Eng Core, Electrification Powertrain team, Controls, Calibration, Quality, and EE Systems. The ACE addresses and presents battery technical items for reviews in high level meetings as needed.

The Candidate owns the approval of the battery/battery system technical requirements document, system testing and validation testing while leading a cross functional team and battery technical experts. A successful candidate will contribute to Open Points List meetings, Product Development Team technical reviews, evaluations, technical specification sign-offs and issue resolution. The ACE will instill accountability to priority actions and rapid turn of results for issues identified and is accountable for executing technical plans for simulation and testing for each phase of the program while supporting adherence to timing and cost objectives which includes post-test inspection reviews and any detailed failure analysis. Coordinates the assembly of evidence for validation sign off that all technical requirements have been met or have approved deviations.

The candidate will co-lead Hybrid Battery Pack Projects alongside the HW/SW Design Responsible Engineers and controls Features Engineers. An example of the tasks performed are:

• Prototype build plans, bench and HIL testing plans, and manage/communicate issue resolution.
• Schedule & attend design reviews ahead of ordering proto parts, author minutes with action items/follow up for each design review and follow up on action item closure.
• Candidate will also discuss with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, and can be manufactured/assembled without defect.
• Also includes leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, technical cost reductions, bulletins and supporting vehicle assembly plant launches.
• Leads coordination with Vehicle/Powertrain Team on vehicle program Packaging studies.
• Responsible for organizing and conducting supplier selection technical reviews.
• Reviews, approves & tracks the System Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R) and supports the development of the component DVP&Rs.
• Execute standardization plans and reuse of validated subcomponents.
• Reviews and edits Vehicle Owner’s Manual Documentation. Execute these tasks with strong leadership abilities and outstanding teamwork/communication skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum 8 years of technical work experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a DSE role/lead engineer or similar experience
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R development and execution
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and strong independent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from accredited university
• Prior experience in hybrids or the electrification of propulsion systems
• Strengths in controls, calibration and simulation work