Junior Chief Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Systems

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Chief Engineer to support transmission, driveline, and gear reducer programs within a global automotive environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with Chief Engineering, vehicle teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to deliver powertrain systems from concept through production. You will act as a key technical interface, ensuring alignment between product design, vehicle integration, cost, timing, and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief Engineer in execution of transmission and driveline programs
• Own application matrix and ensure alignment across vehicle platforms and variants
• Coordinate vehicle integration, packaging studies, and interface requirements
• Define and manage technical specifications (torque, NVH, durability, ratios, mass, etc.)
• Lead virtual validation and duty cycle analysis with cross-functional engineering teams
• Manage design changes, approvals, and external interface coordination
• Support build readiness, pilot builds, assembly plant activities, and issue resolution
• Drive supplier coordination, sourcing activities, and manufacturing readiness
• Track program timing, cost, budget (TPC, CAPEX, ER&D), and milestone execution
• Lead problem-solving, continuous improvement, and change management activities
• Support benchmarking, regulatory documentation, and compliance deliverables
• Collaborate with global teams across engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 1 or more years of propulsion systems experience or 1 or more years of program management experience
• Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
• Understanding of typical automotive product engineering, manufacturing, finance, and quality processes
• Advanced English language skills (90% read and write)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty, effecting lasting change through effective communication and experience
• Proactive, learning, self-driven, and teamwork-oriented
• Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills
• Training in problem-solving techniques
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to lead and manage suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an engineering-related field
• Design for Six Sigma certification
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional challenges.
• 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 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.