Global Off-Road Vehicle Development Lead
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- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Apply on
- careers.stellantis.com
About this role
Job Overview
The Global Off-Road Vehicle Development Lead is responsible for leading the integration and synthesis of all vehicle systems to achieve world-class off-road performance, quality, and customer experience targets for the some of the world’s most capable off-road models. This role serves as the technical bridge between vehicle programs, all global regions, and the chassis, powertrain, body, interior, and electrical teams – driving cross-functional alignment from concept through production launch. You will oversee vehicle-level attribute balancing, performance target setting, and feature development and validation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Global Off-Road Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams through concept definition, vehicle development and final validation phases as well as lead global harmonization and alignment efforts related to off-road performance.
- Lead Off-Road Development and Validation: Own the off-road development and validation processes including Customer Functional Objectives and DVP&R management, new feature development, and drive excellence in vehicle performance.
- Benchmarking, Target Setting and Innovation: Lead competitive vehicle benchmarking, performance analysis, and technical target derivation, as well as spearhead innovation activities on new features.
- Technical Reviews and Trail Rating Assessments: Lead virtual and physical off-road performance assessments (Trail and Desert Rating), vehicle-level design reviews, program milestone assessments, and escalation meetings.
- Off-Road Training and Skills Development: Manage corporate off-road training and lead development trip activities (act as a trail guide/spotter, provide safety and recovery training, etc.)
- Special Events and Off-Road Facility Management: Support internal and external special events as well as internal facility and off-road event design and management.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related, technical field
- Experience: 5+ years of well-rounded automotive development experience – preferably including experience with leading teams in vehicle integration, vehicle sciences (Dynamics, NVH, etc), or system engineering
- Work effectively and manage direct and non-direct reports across multiple unique disciplines
- Must be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a self-directed process thinker with well-developed problem-solving skills
- Deep understanding of vehicle attributes, system interactions, and trade-off management
- Ability to simplify complex engineering topics, develop and deliver a presentation concisely to all levels of management and external audiences/media
- Ability to make quick decisions using sound engineering logic while representing the Voice of the Customer
- Ability to define the engineering logic behind features and systems critical to the customer experience
- Passion for cars & trucks, motorsports / vehicle recreation and continuous innovation.
- Experienced in recreational or professional off-roading activities
Benefits
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
EOE/Disability/Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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