Sub-System Technical Lead - Engine Cooling Systems

About the role

The Subsystem Technical Lead (SSTL) serves as the technical program manager for one or more vehicle lines. Key responsibilities include being the primary point of contact between the cooling systems design team and other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments, and manufacturing. Responsibilities also extend to ensuring the cooling system meets all functional and performance requirements while adhering to cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage cooling system responsibilities from concept phase through end of life.
• Support concept studies, initial packaging, thermal system design, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.
• Represent cooling systems during plant development and launch activities as a visible member of the launch team.
• Lead the launch phase for cooling systems, acting as the launch lead and key person responsible for triage and resolution of issues, while communicating status and managing resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience with an emphasis on automotive cooling and HVAC components at either an OEM or supplier.
• Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset capable of selling ideas to all stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.
• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set timelines and execute at required milestones.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive cooling components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.
• Ability to proactively communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors.
• Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program.
• Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
• Experience in component costing (piece cost and tooling).
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, components, and their operating principles.
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls.
• Experience with cooling-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH.
• Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools.
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems - specifically Teamcenter PLM system and Visual Mockup.
• Understanding of Stellantis systems and products or past experience working for Stellantis as an employee or supplier.

Skills

• Strong leadership and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.
• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set timelines and execute at required milestones.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with automotive cooling components and the guiding principles of operation behind them.
• Ability to proactively communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, program management, and supervisors.
• Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget.
• Understanding of electric vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.
• Experience in component costing (piece cost and tooling).
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, components, and their operating principles.
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls.
• Experience with cooling-specific and total vehicle testing including NVH.
• Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools.
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems - specifically Teamcenter PLM system and Visual Mockup.
• Understanding of Stellantis systems and products or past experience working for Stellantis as an employee or supplier.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family building benefit.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive retirement savings plans.
• Income protection and insurance options.
• Company vehicle lease program.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs.
• Volunteer hours each year to make a difference in the community.