Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies. This includes parametric modeling using NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Stellantis teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Stellantis change management, release, and warranty systems
Self-motivated individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering or related technical field.
Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 suppliers.
Experience with problem solving such as Red-X
Experience with robust design such as DFSS
Knowledge of global automotive standards
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications
Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
