Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
8+ years of Automotive Engineering experience
Experience in at least two full program life cycles from concept to launch
Strong communication skills for interaction with senior leadership
Proficient in creating presentations and explaining complex concepts
Ability to mentor and train junior Weight Engineers
Expertise in weight management from concept to production launch
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience in data analysis and deriving actionable insights
Responsibilities
Train, lead, and mentor junior team members
Support the creation of training materials
Participate in developing regional and global standards
Conduct competitive weight benchmarking
Establish top-down weight estimates for key model variants
Collaborate with Brand & Planning on EPA option weight budgets
Develop capability and weight scorecards for various metrics
Identify and coordinate weight reduction opportunities with cross-functional teams
Lead Bill of Materials validation for accurate weight status
Coordinate component weighing at suppliers and assembly plants
Validate prototype vehicle weights and address assembly issues
Monitor weight status of prototype builds from X0 to SOP
Transition weight reporting responsibilities post job 1 launch
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
Engagement in innovative automotive engineering projects
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Access to training materials and resources
Involvement in setting regional and global standards
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
The Sr. Lead Weight Engineer will be a key member of the weight team, leveraging extensive knowledge and subject matter expertise to drive program development and mentorship of less experienced team members.
Daily activities for the Sr. Lead Weight Engineer include but are not limited to the following:
Train, lead, and mentor junior team members
Support the creation of training materials.
Participate in the development of regional and global standards.
Conduct competitive weight benchmarking.
Establish initial top-down weight estimates for key model variants.
Collaborate with Brand & Planning to develop EPA option weight budgets.
Develop capability and weight scorecards (GVWR, GAWR, Payload, Towing, etc.)
Identify and coordinate approval for weight reduction opportunities with cross-functional teams.
Lead Bill of Materials validation to improve the fidelity of weight status roll-ups (based on EBOM & PDB)
Coordinate component weighing at suppliers and assembly plants.
Validate prototype vehicle weights, address spring and ride height issues at assembly plants.
Monitor weight status of prototype builds from X0 to SOP, validating virtual weight against actual builds.
Transition weight reporting responsibilities to the production weight reporting team post job 1 launch
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years of Automotive Engineering experience
Participation in at least two full program life cycles from concept phase through launch
Strong communication skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership through both written and verbal means
Proficiency in creating presentation materials and explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to coach, mentor, and train less experienced Weight Engineers
Subject matter expertise in all aspects of weight management from early concept through production launch
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience analyzing data and formulating meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with mass properties or development of weight estimates in the automotive or aerospace field
Knowledge of Vehicle Demand Energy analysis or fuel economy testing
Prior work experience with Chrysler, FCA, or Stellantis Engineering
Comfortable challenging others using data to support a position
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to develop project plans and work under timing constraints
Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Proficient in conducting analysis and formulating recommendations
Ability to work in a team, build good working relationships, and gain consensus
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.
