Core Technical Engineer – Craftsmanship & AAR Specialist

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Interior Craftsmanship Specialist responsible for scheduling, reviewing, and monitoring suppliers for appearance PPAP approval of their production parts while ensuring overall interior harmony and quality. This role involves working directly with vendors and suppliers on interior parts of various materials, including painted trim, soft trim (fabrics, vinyl, leather), hard trim (plastics), carpeting, and seating, with limited exterior component assessments.

• Oversee the entire AAR appearance part process, from tooling to OEM installation
• Lead supplier execution and PPAP approval for interior appearance components
• Ensure consistency in interior harmony, quality, and color precision across various programs
• Provide expert guidance on MIC tooling, draft analysis, as well as color and finish implementation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PDO, ACM, DREs, and Supplier Operations to uphold Design Execution standards

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 8 years of automotive experience
• Must meet the requirements for Color Blindness & Color Vision Skill Test (HVC Color Test)
• Must excel in a team environment, including shared team responsibilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and planning skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to summarize and present work to cross-functional teams as well as senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate level of tooling/mold design and common processes
• Knowledge of part mark-ups for surface approval and texture orientation/mapping (experience a plus)
• Hands-on experience with interior color and quality reviews for a variety of interior components, including plastic, paint, fabric, vinyl, leather, and exterior plastic mold-in-color
• Ability and confidence to perform, review, approve, or reject part submissions and provide feedback with direction
• Working knowledge of automotive component suppliers, Appearance Technical Approval Report (ATAR) process, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Familiarity with current automotive acronyms, language, and technical jargon

Benefits

Our benefits are designed with you in mind:

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually to contribute to your community.