Stellantis

Interior Development Lead - Cockpit

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years in automotive interior engineering.
  • Experience with Door Trim and Floor Console system development.
  • Knowledge of plastics design and injection molding processes.
  • Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Willingness to travel to assembly plants and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle development of Door and Console systems.
  • Own subsystem technical performance metrics.
  • Develop and manage DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans.
  • Drive structured problem solving and root cause analysis initiatives.
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables for program milestones.
  • Interface with various teams, including Design Studio and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Lead supplier technical reviews and APQP activities.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for engineers at various levels.
  • Input into performance evaluations and professional development plans.
  • Promotion of technical rigor and continuous improvement practices.
  • Support for knowledge sharing and lessons learned across programs.
Full Job Description
Development Lead - Interior Doors & Console

Location: North America
Organization: Interior Engineering - Cockpit

The Development Lead - Interior Doors & Console will:

Lead the design, development, validation, and launch of Interior Door Trim and Floor Console systems for assigned vehicle programs. This role is responsible for ensuring subsystem performance, cost, quality, timing, and manufacturability targets are achieved while also supporting the development and growth of engineering talent within the organization.

The position combines strong technical leadership with people development responsibilities and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead full lifecycle development of Door and Console systems from concept through production.
  • Own subsystem technical performance including durability, Squeak & Rattle, crash, craftsmanship, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and manage DFMEA, DVP&R, risk assessments, and validation plans.
  • Drive structured problem solving and root cause analysis using established methodologies (5-Why, Red X, KT, etc.).
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables to support program milestones and executive reviews.
  • Interface with Design Studio, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Validation teams.
  • Lead supplier technical reviews, APQP activities, and ensure design for manufacturability.
  • Support plant and supplier visits for issue resolution and launch readiness.
  • Drive cost reduction and value optimization initiatives.

People Development Responsibilities:

  • Mentor and coach engineers across varying experience levels.
  • Provide input into performance evaluations and development plans.
  • Promote technical rigor and continuous improvement within the discipline.
  • Support knowledge sharing and lessons learned across programs.
  • Assist in building technical capability and bench strength within Interior Engineering.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of automotive interior engineering experience.
  • Experience in development of Door Trim and/or Floor Console systems.
  • Knowledge of plastics design, injection molding, and interior assembly processes.
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Ability to travel to assembly plants and supplier facilities as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading subsystem development through full vehicle program lifecycle.
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading engineers.
  • Experience with cost reduction and value optimization initiatives.
  • Proficiency in NX preferred; CATIA acceptable for design evaluation and packaging.
  • Strong understanding of APQP and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience working in a global engineering environment.

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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