JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Manager supports Direct Connection propulsion engineering development by owning the processes, documentation, and crossfunctional coordination required to deliver highquality performance upgrade products in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures calibration datasets, release documentation, supplier deliverables, and fieldissue investigations are executed.
The successful candidate will work across calibration, controls, validation, regulatory, warranty, suppliers, and external facilities to maintain product integrity throughout the development cycle. This position requires strong organizational discipline, calibration and product lifecycle awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving development environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program execution: Maintain daily program cadence, manage the risk register, and own milestone delivery for propulsion, calibration, and upfit releases.
Validation and release governance: Ensure DFMEA and DVP&R completion, plan and secure validation resources (dyno, HIL, vehicle), and own release documentation and record retention.
Post Launch governance: Lead release triage, organize crossfunctional rootcause teams, manage warranty/aftermarket issue resolution, and drive running change closure.
Supplier and upfit coordination: Drive supplier engineering escalations, ensure supplier deliverables meet OEM req, and manage integration of upfit kits and crate/aftermarket installs.
Crossfunctional alignment: Act as the operational interface between design leads, program management, manufacturing, purchasing, and service to ensure requirements flowdown and release timing is met.
Continuous improvement: Implement rootcause analysis and process standardization to reduce rework, warranty exposure, and post launch stabilization.
Program metrics: Run weekly team huddles and participate in planning program reviews, and report to leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with handson propulsion, calibration, or upfit management experience required
Minimum of 8 years in automotive product development with direct experience in powertrain/propulsion, calibration, engine engineering, or vehicle upfit
Familiarity with OEM engineering processes, standards, and issuetracking systems
Experience with dyno, HIL, or virtual testing environments
Strong program management, crossfunctional communication, and supplier escalation skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for the automotive performance and enthusiast industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years in automotive product development with direct experience in powertrain/propulsion, calibration, engine engineering, or vehicle upfit. Prior aftermarket or crate/aftermarket product development experience
Experience with calibration and validation tools (ETAS/INCA, MATLAB, Simulink, CANalyzer)
Knowledge of statistics and datadriven decision methods
Experience with MATLAB scripting or other data processing languages (Python, JavaScript/NodeJS, PowerApps, PowerBI)
JOB SUMMARY
The Operations Manager supports Direct Connection propulsion engineering development by owning the processes, documentation, and crossfunctional coordination required to deliver highquality performance upgrade products in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures calibration datasets, release documentation, supplier deliverables, and fieldissue investigations are executed.
The successful candidate will work across calibration, controls, validation, regulatory, warranty, suppliers, and external facilities to maintain product integrity throughout the development cycle. This position requires strong organizational discipline, calibration and product lifecycle awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving development environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program execution: Maintain daily program cadence, manage the risk register, and own milestone delivery for propulsion, calibration, and upfit releases.
Validation and release governance: Ensure DFMEA and DVP&R completion, plan and secure validation resources (dyno, HIL, vehicle), and own release documentation and record retention.
Post Launch governance: Lead release triage, organize crossfunctional rootcause teams, manage warranty/aftermarket issue resolution, and drive running change closure.
Supplier and upfit coordination: Drive supplier engineering escalations, ensure supplier deliverables meet OEM req, and manage integration of upfit kits and crate/aftermarket installs.
Crossfunctional alignment: Act as the operational interface between design leads, program management, manufacturing, purchasing, and service to ensure requirements flowdown and release timing is met.
Continuous improvement: Implement rootcause analysis and process standardization to reduce rework, warranty exposure, and post launch stabilization.
Program metrics: Run weekly team huddles and participate in planning program reviews, and report to leadership.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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