Stellantis

Technical Engineering Manager - Driveline/Axle/Gear Reducers

Stellantis • $120K — $150K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 10 years of experience in the automotive industry focusing on driveline, axle, or gear reducer fields
  • Strong technical knowledge of gear reducer systems
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification preferred
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and methodologies
  • Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers to foster a collaborative environment
  • Oversee design and implementation of vehicle programs to ensure quality and safety
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and timelines
  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during project reviews
  • Communicate strategic departmental goals to direct reports
  • Participate in resource planning and goal-setting activities
  • Assist engineers in creating detailed technical specifications
  • Identify root causes of issues and facilitate collaborative problem-solving
  • Drive initiatives to reduce warranty costs and optimize value
  • Integrate DFSS principles into project workflows for continuous improvement
  • Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to drive innovation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented engineering team
  • Collaborative and high-performance work environment
  • Exposure to innovative technologies and industry trends
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Involvement in strategic planning and resource management
Full Job Description
The Technical Manager will be responsible for:

  • Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Assign task and evaluate performance of direct reports (internal/external). Perform resource management including timesheets and expense report approval.
  • Project Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of vehicle program, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, deliverables, and project timelines, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
  • Technical Guidance: Conduct regular project reviews, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, and support to the engineering team.
  • Communication: Understand and follow departments business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate that to direct reports.
  • Strategic Planning: Work with Director to participate in departments resource planning, goal setting and road map or engineering footprint creation.
  • Technical Specification: Assist engineers in generating detailed system and sub-system technical specifications (SSTS/TTS) to ensure functional objectives are met.
  • Problem Solving: Assist the team in identifying the root cause of the issue and collaborative problem-solving. Work closely with suppliers to develop and implement effective technical solutions, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines.
  • Total Warranty Cost Reduction and value optimization: Collaborate with teams to identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty cost and propose technical solutions.
  • DFSS: Lead initiatives to integrate DFSS principles into project workflows, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Maintain and track progress of the DFSS candidates within the department.
  • Innovation & Trends: Stay updated with new technologies, market trends to drive innovation.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree field
  • 10 years of experience working in automotive industry for Driveline, Axle or Gear reducer fields.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven track record for other behavior skills like ownership mindset, accountability, adaptability to changing requirements, driving for results, motivating team and action oriented while focusing on speed and efficiency
  • Strong technical knowledge of working principles of gear reducer, power transfer units and rear drive modules and sub-system/component testing procedures
  • Prefer DFSS Black Belt Certified
  • Understanding of root cause analysis tools like fish bone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, Red X, etc.
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or related degree field

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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