The Mopar Performance Product Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and launch of aftermarket performance and accessory products across Stellantis vehicle platforms. The role leads product development activities for suspension systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, lift kits, and vehicle dynamics enhancements while coordinating with suppliers, CAE
teams, testing organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Engineering
- Design, develop, and release Mopar performance and accessory products for chassis, suspension, and powertrain applications.
- Develop high-performance air induction and exhaust systems for aftermarket applications.
- Design and develop suspension lift kits, lowering kits, wheels, axles and other off-road products across Stellantis
- platforms.
- Lead off-road development trips and other marketing events such as SEMA, Easter Jeep, Toledo Jeep fest
- Define required chassis and suspension components based on package studies, suspension travel analysis, and vehicle dynamics requirements.
- Vehicle Integration & Validation
- Develop Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) requirements for components and systems.
- Coordinate component-level and vehicle-level validation testing.
- Work with CAE, design, and testing teams to ensure designs meet load, durability, and performance requirements.
- Evaluate vehicle dynamics, ride, handling, and emissions impacts of new products.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and vehicle integration standards.
- Supplier Management
- Lead technical reviews with suppliers.
- Support suppliers through design development and engineering approval processes.
- Manage supplier deliverables, timing, testing, and issue resolution.
- Continuous Improvement
- Capture lessons learned from previous programs and regulatory reviews.
- Develop and maintain engineering best practices.
- Support continuous improvement of launch and validation processes.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables through the PPAP process.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in Product development for automobile
- Experience in product development and manufacturing process
- Design, Functional Integration analysis
- Intermediate Skill set in NX
- Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specs and requirements
- Good Knowledge in GD&T concepts & Change Management.
- Vehicle suspension system and vehicle architecture knowledge
- Component level & system level Testing knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in vehicle dynamics and suspension design
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automobile product development
- Experience in product development and manufacturing processes
- Experience with design and functional integration analysis
- Intermediate skill in NX
- Knowledge of vehicle regulatory specifications and requirements
- Knowledge of GD&T concepts and change management
- Knowledge of vehicle suspension systems and vehicle architecture
- Component-level and system-level testing knowledge
- Experience in vehicle dynamics and suspension design
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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