Interior Engineering Optimization Lead

About the role

The Interior Engineering Optimization Lead plays a key role in enabling efficient, aligned, and data-driven operations within the VIMN organization. Acting as a central coordination point for leadership, engineering teams, and global regions, this role drives operational excellence across resource planning, budgeting, workload management, and organizational governance while ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability. This position operates at the intersection of business operations, executive support, and program coordination, requiring a high degree of autonomy, judgment, and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Resource & Workload Management
  • Own and manage engineering manpower budget, tracking, and allocation
  • Lead workforce planning activities across global regions (North America, India, Mexico), including:
    • Workload tracking and capacity planning
    • Resource forecasting and allocation optimization
    • Supplier resource assessments and contractor onboarding
• Operational Planning & Governance
  • Lead weekly leadership operating reviews (VP, Directors, Executive Admin)
  • Track execution progress, key priorities, and open action items across teams
  • Provide regular reporting on budget performance and operational health
  • Support annual goal setting, KPI development, and performance tracking
  • Establish and enforce structured operating rhythms and governance processes to ensure organizational discipline
• Systems, Tools & Data Management
  • Maintain and improve operational tools and tracking systems (e.g., workload trackers, planning files)
  • Manage SharePoint resources and organizational documentation in coordination with support staff
  • Standardize processes and reporting frameworks to drive efficiency and consistency
  • Leverage data to provide insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Onboarding, Training & Organizational Support
  • Identify gaps in skills and training
  • Ensure all new hires and transfers receive required engineering training
  • Manage training tracking and coordinate internal knowledge-sharing sessions
• Employee Engagement & Team Support
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives, including:
    • Team-building events and volunteer activities
    • Recognition programs and internal communications
  • Partner closely with VP and Executive Admin to drive organizational priorities and culture activities

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Experience with workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills (ability to synthesize and present insights clearly)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presence
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel (including advanced data analysis, reporting, and presentation capabilities, reporting automation)
• Experience in automotive, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Experience working in a global or multi-region environment
• Familiarity with hiring processes, supplier coordination, and contractor management
• Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Workday Concur, PDM, SharePoint)
• Background in structured planning, program management, or operational governance

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and professional support
• Family Building Benefits
  • 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 & well-being days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions
  • Employer contribution even if you don’t contribute
• Income Protection & Insurance Options
  • Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage options
• Company Vehicle Lease Program
  • Eligible employees and their immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included
  • Exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Support for Growth and Giving Back
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing programs
  • 18 paid volunteer hours each year