In the SSTL role, the candidate will be responsible for leading the development and adherence of quality/cost/timing/function deliverables for the Frame and CVA components/systems on a given program(s). They will be responsible for the team's on-time delivery at each milestone from concept through vehicle launch including presenting progress to management and senior leadership. Project management key process indicators (KPI's) and cost/weight/investment (C/W/I) efficiency will be utilized to monitor success. Technical oversight responsibilities include component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plan (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bill of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS), fastened joint design, and assembly torque development. The SSTL will be required to support pre-production and production builds onsite at domestic and international assembly plants based on program needs. Product scope includes frames, crossmembers, hitches, skid plates, tow hooks, spare tire jacks, winches.
Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years of professional automotive engineering experience
- Proficient in DFMEA, DVP&R, PDP, change process (ODM/CN/CCD) tools and processes
- Proficient in technical aspects of structural component design including DFMEA, DVP&R, product development processes, change management tools and process
- Demonstrated team leadership abilities including the ability to set targets, evaluate/identify gaps to existing targets, and lead solution activity
- Ability to travel to supplier locations and Stellantis plants to support project both domestically and internationally
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Preferred Requirements:
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt/Black Belt certification
- Formal training/experience in problem solving, quality and reliability (example Shainin)
- Strong GD&T skill set
- Experience with UG NX and Teamcenter
- Experience with Stellantis releasing system
