The Technical Manager is responsible to ensure overall program level technical feasibility and achievement of performance & KPI targets during the full program life cycle.
The Candidate responsibilities include:
- Managing the technical content, definition and configuration of the Platform including:
- BOM Management for the Platform including Change Management
- Technical data and VISBOM content
- Platform diversity and component interchangeability
- Achieving Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance Objectives
- Coordinating with purchasing for RFQ, supplier selection, and change management
- Supporting regional requirements and content
- Leading the technical activity of component and system development:
- Design, development, and validation of component and systems
- Leading decision / stakeholder meetings at the platform level
- Design freeze and tooling kick off
- Conformity of regulatory requirements
- Coordination of technical teams
- Coordinating activities with Manufacturing Engineering and the plant:
- Alignment of design and manufacturing process to support cost, investment, and quality objectives
- Compatibility of product and process
- Packaging issues and requirements with logistics
- Make buy convergence
- Managing the technical relationship with Top Hats, other Platforms, and Advanced Engineering
- Confirming that platform supports Top Hat requirements and future product requirements
Critical Skills:
- Design and Development of components/systems associated with Chassis, Propulsion, or Body through a full project cycle.
- Understanding of vehicle construction by systems (Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior, etc) and subsystems (Underbody, suspension, trim, cooling, HVAC, etc).
- Understanding part break up of vehicles and how they are assembled.
- Ability to identify and organize technical commodities into their functional purpose.
- Identify and propose design alternatives to meet and exceed aggressive cost targets
Methodology/Tools Expertise:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Excel commands (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Fastcar2
- EBOM & STV
- SMAK (Vehicle volume tracking)
- CCD/CN Process
- PDP for TKO/DV testing
- ETKO Process
- Source Package System (Review and Approval)
- GIM's / Tracking and Issue Resolution
- Teamcenter / Vis Pro
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree field
- 8 years of Automotive Industry experience
- Experience in vehicle / component design / release engineering, vehicle finance cost, program management, and / or component cost analysis
- Experience with NVH, Durability, Safety
- Excellent leadership communications / people skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to manage change and present ideas / concepts to all levels of management
- Able to motivate and lead people that do not report directly to you
- MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced technical or management degree
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.