Stellantis

Senior Automotive Component & Detail Designer (Research & Innovation)

Stellantis • $90K — $120K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of professional automotive or transportation design experience
  • Proven portfolio reflecting component design leadership and innovation
  • Advanced proficiency with AI-driven design processes
  • Solid sketching skills (hand and digital)
  • Expertise in 3D modeling and surfacing tools (e.g., Alias, Catia, Rhino)
  • In-depth knowledge of materials and automotive standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead design development of complex automotive components
  • Conduct research on user needs and future mobility trends
  • Deliver high-quality design concepts matching the brand and strategy
  • Utilize AI tools for design ideation and optimization
  • Supervise and mentor junior designers and interns
  • Produce and validate design presentations and models
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design constraints

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to drive innovation and utilize cutting-edge AI tools
  • Mentorship of junior talent, fostering leadership skills
  • Involvement in strategic review sessions and innovation workshops
  • Focus on user-centered design and sustainability initiatives
Full Job Description
Mission:

Lead and contribute to the research, design, and development of advanced automotive
components and detailed parts (interior and/or exterior), driving innovation through design
excellence, user-centered thinking, and strategic use of AI-assisted design tools.

Key Responsibilities included but not limited to:
  • Lead the design development of complex automotive components and detailed systems
  • Drive design research on user needs, future mobility trends, materials, and emerging technologies
  • Define and deliver high-quality design concepts aligned with brand DNA and product strategy
  • Actively use AI-assisted tools for ideation, generative design, optimization, and visualization
  • Supervise and mentor junior designers and interns
  • Produce and validate sketches, 2D/3D models, Class-A or near-production surfaces, renderings,
    and design presentations
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, UX/UI, CMF, innovation, and manufacturing teams
  • Ensure integration of technical, ergonomic, regulatory, sustainability, and industrial constraints
  • Participate in strategic design reviews, decision-making, and innovation workshops


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in automotive or transportation design
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating component design leadership, detailing excellence, and innovation
    capability
  • Advanced experience with AI-driven design workflows (concept generation, generative design,
    visual exploration)
  • Ability to define, customize, and optimize AI tools within the design process
  • Critical assessment and refinement of AI-generated outputs to meet brand and production
    standards
  • Strong interest in AI, data-driven design, and emerging digital technologies applied to mobility
  • Expert sketching skills (hand and digital)
  • Advanced 3D modeling and surfacing tools (Alias, Catia, Rhino, Blender, SolidWorks or similar)
  • Adobe Creative Suite and advanced visualization tools
  • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and automotive standards
  • Strong sensitivity to UX, ergonomics, CMF, and sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong design leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making
  • High level of autonomy, rigor, and creativity

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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