Stellantis is seeking a Sub-System Technical Lead (SSTL) for Hardware Engineering. 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.
At Stellantis, Product Design and Engineering careers offer the opportunity to drive innovation and take on bold challenges as part of a team shaping the future of mobility. Our focus on quality, performance, and cutting-edge technologies enables us to deliver exceptional vehicle experiences. This role supports that vision, particularly in the context of increasing vehicle electrification and software integration.
Preferred QualificationsBasic 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
Skills Required
- 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
- 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
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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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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Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
