Stellantis

Vehicle Performance Manager (VPM)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience spanning multiple engineering disciplines and launch conditions
  • Proven leadership capabilities with high accountability
  • Strong communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats
  • Expertise in managing time constraints during programs
  • Familiarity with the V-model development process

Responsibilities

  • Lead the establishment of corporate and competitive performance benchmarks
  • Ensure customer expectations are defined through CPIT
  • Manage and align Functional Objectives to strategic goals
  • Lead the setting and convergence of performance targets
  • Oversee vehicle validation through Design Verification Plan
  • Manage confidentiality contracts and vehicle security policies
  • Develop vehicle prioritization build plans and support commissioning efforts
  • Drive performance issue resolutions for optimal vehicle functionality
  • Evaluate vehicle performance integration and report status effectively

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for domestic and international development trips
  • Access to state-of-the-art engineering tools and resources
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams
  • Engagement with cutting-edge vehicle technology and performance validation
Full Job Description
The VPM will ensure that the customers' expectations are met by overseeing the integration of all vehicle performance aspects, from requirements to validation. Their efforts will contribute to delivering best-in-class vehicles that meet and exceed customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Guide Performance Benchmarks: Lead the green layer of the V-model and provide corporate and competitive benchmarks for strategic targets.
  • Establish Customer Targets: Ensure the initial expectations of the Customer Performance Intended Targets (CPIT) are established.
  • Manage and Align Functional Objectives (FOs): Manage the initial population of Functional Objectives (FOs) and ensure their alignment with strategic goals.
  • Lead Performance Target Convergence: Lead the performance target setting and convergence process, including translating subjective targets, organizing technical feedback, and facilitating trade-off discussions.
  • Oversee Vehicle Validation: Ensure the complete construction and achievement of the vehicle level Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) and manage Vehicle Performance validation trips.
  • Manage Confidentiality Contract: Lead the setup of confidentiality contract and vehicle security policies
  • Prioritize and Commission Vehicles: Develop vehicle prioritization build plans and support the commissioning of vehicles to custodians.
  • Resolve Performance Issues: Drive the resolution of performance issues to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
  • Evaluate Vehicle Performance: Represent the internal customer to evaluate and assess the integration of vehicle performance at the vehicle level.
  • Report and Communicate Performance Status: Lead the reporting and communications of the vehicle performance status and vehicle scorecard.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
  • Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines and launch conditions
  • Ability to lead others quickly and decisively with high accountability
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in both verbal, written, and presentation formats
  • Experience managing time constraints on a program
  • Understanding of the automotive V-model development
  • Knowledge of all Attribute Teams, their functions, responsibilities in relation to Product Development
  • Willingness to support 1-2 week development trips domestic and international


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Background in developing and testing at a vehicle level
  • Reactive problem solving training and certification
  • Understanding of Stellantis corporate systems and tools
  • Experience interfacing with cross functional teams
  • Design release and system development experience
  • Program/Project management experience
  • Functional Science experience

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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