Subsystem Technical Lead - Steering and Brakes

About the role

Stellantis is seeking a Subsystem Technical Lead (SSTL) for Steering and Brakes to lead Design Release Engineers (DREs) and cross-functional support teams in driving component development from sourcing through industrialization. This role interfaces with the Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Managers, and Subsystem Technical Managers (SSTMs) to ensure timely delivery of components to the assembly plant through robust planning, high quality, and execution excellence.

The SSTL is responsible for the team's on-time delivery at each program milestone, from concept through vehicle launch, including presenting progress updates to management and senior leadership. Key performance indicators (KPIs), along with cost, weight, and investment (C/W/I) metrics, will be used to monitor program success.

Technical oversight responsibilities include component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model and drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plan (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bill of material management (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS/Sirius), fastener joint design, and assembly torque development. The SSTL will support pre-production and production builds on-site at domestic and international assembly plants, based on program needs.

For serial-life programs, the SSTL will lead serial-life quality and warranty activities, including addressing any IQS concerns related to the programs they support. The SSTL will also work closely with the SSTM to provide C/W/I and timing inputs for program bulletins and partner with the core team to implement approved changes.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering changes (Change Notices/Common Change Documents).
• Author deviations (IAA) and manage Plant Evaluation Runs (PER).
• Lead the design, development, and validation of hardware and associated software components.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program and production timelines.
• Influence and align internal stakeholders to gain approval for design and process changes.
• Guide Design Release Engineers through the industrialization process.
• Support supplier, engineering, and plant activities, with travel required domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive component development.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to establish targets, identify performance gaps, and lead corrective action plans.
• Proficiency in the technical aspects of component design, including DFMEA, DVP&R, product development processes, change management tools, and related processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts to senior leadership.
• Vehicle launch experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) program.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive component development.
• Black Belt certification in DFSS or reactive problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with UG NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with Stellantis release systems.

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 support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including a 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 regardless of employee contributions.
• 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.