The Durability & Quality-in-Use (QIU) Project Performance Engineer (PPE) will be responsible to plan and coordinate all durability/QIU development activities for the program they are assigned. The PPE will also lead cross-functional durability & QIU teams and represent durability/QIU in vehicle integration meetings, architecture meetings, and Advance Concepts engineering meetings. The selected candidate will also manage durability/QIU issue resolution and work with Design, systems and components, CAE, Loads Analysis, RTS & DAQ Labs, IVPMs and test engineers. The Durability PPE will also present durability & QIU in program reviews. PPE is responsible for the durability & QIU deliverables at all four development phases of the project: Advance, Design & Development, Tooling, and validation.
Preferred QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum of 1 year of automotive industry experience.
- Good knowledge of fundamental physics and experience in root cause and issue resolution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of full vehicle durability and/or vehicle integration.
- Preferred familiarity with CAE and durability loads with strong Microsoft 365 suite skills, and strong organization and communication skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering
- Minimum of 1 year of automotive industry experience
- Good knowledge of fundamental physics
- Experience in root cause and issue resolution
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- 3 years of full vehicle durability and/or vehicle integration
- Familiarity with CAE and durability loads
- Strong Microsoft 365 suite skills
- Strong organization and communication skills
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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