Come join our Stellantis Energy Management & Aero-Thermal Team (EMAT) where we are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Be a part of a team filled with bright, resourceful, and determined employees who will lead Stellantis's development and delivery of fuel economy, performance, driveability, thermal design, thermal comfort, aerodynamics, and weight management. We will play a part in all levels of the development cycle for vehicles at Stellantis.
We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver as a way of life, and are inspired to make a positive impact on the company. Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound engineering judgment, excellent communication skills, the ability to influence change, and the ability to drive decisions are a must.
The Program Performance Lead (PPL) will manage a team of engineers to deliver key program attributes for EMAT for the programs for which he/she is assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Set and own all EMAT targets
Support definition of subsystem and component specifications during the RFQ phase to ensure alignment with EMAT targets
Integration of all work performed by the EMAT team
Define resource needs - including headcount and physical assets (vehicles, parts, etc.) - for the project team to include in the program budget
Review and approve data from each of the EMAT Science Teams
Energy Management
Thermal Management
Aerodynamics
Weight Management
Establish priorities for the work request of the science teams in EMAT
Balance tradeoffs between VDE, PSE, driveability, and thermal to meet targets
Support the convergence of interior and exterior styling with performance requirements for aerodynamics and interior thermal comfort
Work with extended teams to develop risk mitigation plans
Own the EMAT Scorecard
Point Contact for EMAT with VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Top Hat Teams
Represent the organization at governance updates
Driveability sign off - represent EMAT at ride evaluation events
Work with TSRC, Planning, and Vehicle Teams for development and execution of CAFÉ and Carbon Net Zero plans
Ensure validation of customer functional objectives related to EMAT
Ensuring voice of customer is met through identification of competitive vehicle set including benchmarking and futuring
Summarize lessons learned before the end of the project and support the core team in updating performance standards and processes
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years' experience in product/powertrain development
Experience in leading teams of diverse backgrounds
Experience in product development dealing with multiple foreign markets
Proven leadership skills
Experience leading training initiatives
Ability to speak to large groups, both technical and non-technical
Comfort with both short and long term project management
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Engineering
Experience/understand how to derive ABC coast down coefficients
Understanding of VDE sensitivities and tradeoff's
Fuel economy and/or VDE simulation tool experience
Experience with Powertrain and Electrified Powertrain Systems
Experience in fuel economy testing and data analysis
Vehicle testing knowledge - chassis dyno, engine dyno, and an understanding of vehicle coast down
Familiarity with aero/thermal virtual simulation tools, climatic testing, and road trips
Experience with futuring and competitive benchmarking
Experience with FE development tools
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