Stellantis

Sub-System Technical Lead (SSTL)

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 engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 8 years minimum experience in automotive component development
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization skills for various products and suppliers
  • Familiarity with automotive electrical systems like CAN and Ethernet
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of electrical component manufacturing processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to convey complex engineering concepts to senior leadership
  • Experience in vehicle launches

Responsibilities

  • Drive engineering changes through documentation processes
  • Author deviations and manage plant evaluation runs
  • Lead the design and validation of hardware and software components
  • Coordinate teams to meet project timelines
  • Influence stakeholders for design/process approvals
  • Guide design engineers through the industrialization process

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel to support plant activities
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with cutting-edge automotive engineering initiatives
  • Potential to work on innovative electrical component projects
  • Professional development opportunities in automotive technology
Full Job Description
The SSTL will lead Design Release Engineers (DREs) and cross-functional support teams to drive component development from sourcing through industrialization. This role will interface with the Chief Vehicle Engineer, Program Managers, and Subsystem Technical Managers to ensure timely component delivery to the plant with robust planning, high quality, and precision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive engineering changes (Change Notices / Common Change Documents)
  • Author deviations (IAA) and manage Plant Evaluation Runs (PER)
  • Lead design, development, and validation of hardware and associated software components
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program and production timelines
  • Influence and align internal stakeholders to approve design and process changes
  • Guide Design Release Engineers through the industrialization process

This position requires strong matrix leadership of design and development engineers to achieve program objectives. The SSTL will also work closely with and take direction from the Electrical Sub-System Technical Manager (SSTM). Travel to support plant activities may be required.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive component development
  • Ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple products and suppliers
  • Working knowledge of automotive electrical architectures (CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet)
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts to senior leadership
  • Vehicle launch experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in automotive component development
  • Experience with body controllers, zonal computing, and vehicle access/security systems
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering or related field
  • Black Belt certification in DFSS or reactive problem-solving methodologies

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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