Stellantis is seeking a Product Development Lead Engineer responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of chassis systems and accessories. You will track project status, develop design documentation, and manage supplier and testing activities to deliver high-quality automotive components.
What You'll Do
- Lead the team in designing, developing, and enhancing chassis systems and accessories.
- Track project status to target and escalate issues to management as required.
- Develop design documents for chassis and engine systems parts and final products.
- Design and develop new suspension lift kits and lowering kits across various Stellantis platforms.
- Define new chassis components required for lift kits based on package studies and suspension travels.
- Design and develop exterior/chassis accessories to meet product requirements and business case inputs.
- Prepare Feasibility Reviews, Technical reviews, and process documents for review.
- Release Source Packages based on product requirements and business case inputs.
- Develop DVP requirements for service parts and accessory components and systems.
- Manage supplier to complete component DVP testing and coordinate vehicle level DVP testing.
- Understand vehicle and product design to support supplier on design and approval.
- Document all projects' relevant engineering approvals and documents.
- Gather historical data on regulatory documents and summarize Lessons Learned.
- Create Best Practices to establish robust processes and ensure product quality.
- Lead team validation trips and offsite validation.
- Help with supplier base selection and review of new suppliers.
- Review and sign-off all engineering deliverables as part of phased PPAP process.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and FMVSS requirements for vehicle systems and integration.
- Good knowledge of APQP process with regular team follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery of a quality launch.
- Understanding of 3D/2D tolerances and GD&T.
