BSDO Program Performance Lead

About the role

The Program Performance Lead (PPL) will manage a team of engineers to deliver key program attributes for BSDO for the programs for which he/she is assigned.

Responsibilities

• Set and own all BSDO targets
• Work transversally across Vehicle Engineering to plan, coordinate and execute validation and development activities
• Define resource needs - including headcount and physical assets (vehicles, parts, etc.) - for the project team to include in the program budget
• Integrate all work performed by the BSDO team
• Support Advanced Program development by identifying and defining risks and critical design areas based on lessons learned and quality metrics
• Manage milestone deliverables for each of the BSDO attribute areas:
  • Buzz, Squeak & Rattle
  • Sealing
  • Corrosion
  • Durability
  • Off-road
  • Quality In-Use
• Own the BSDO scorecard
• Point contact for BSDO with VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Tophat Teams
• Represent organization at governance updates
• Work with CPG, ARDC, CTC RTS and DAQ labs for development and execution of BSDO validation plans
• Ensure validation of customer functional objectives related to BSDO/QIU
• Ensure the voice of the customer is met through competitive vehicle benchmarking and quality reviews
• Summarize lessons learned before the end of the project and support the core team in updating performance standards and processes

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product/powertrain development
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and engineering development cycles
• Experience leading teams of diverse backgrounds
• Experience in product development dealing with multiple foreign markets
• Able to motivate and lead people that do not report directly to you
• Excellent leadership communications / people skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort with both short- and long-term project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering and/or MBA
• 5+ years of experience directly in Durability, NVH, Safety, BSR or other related vehicle attribute fields
• Knowledge of virtual simulation tools
• Vehicle testing knowledge, Durability test schedules, RTS testing, Data Acquisition methods and tools
• Ability to productively manage change

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & well-being coverage from day one, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family building benefit supporting all paths to parenthood including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Generous paid time off including 17+ paid holidays, shutdown from December 24th through New Years Day, vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
• Competitive retirement savings plans with employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans, plus employer contribution even if you don't contribute
• Income protection & insurance options including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings
• Company vehicle lease program for eligible employees and immediate families with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year

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