Vehicle System Synthesis Manager & Application for Module Projects

Job Description – Module Vehicle System Synthesis Manager (VSS)

• One voice for all VEHE activities on the project
• Own end‑to‑end functional and physical integration of assigned vehicle modules.
• Lead design, convergence, and validation activities across all vehicle programs in scope.
• Act as the technical integrator between product requirements, system teams, styling, safety, regulation, and manufacturing.
• Define, maintain, and control the module technical scope and feature content.
• Coordinate and drive cross‑functional engineering teams to meet QCDP targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of design, integration, and validation milestones.
• Oversee digital and physical validation plans and execution across tech centers.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, diagnostics, and compliance conformity.
• Lead technical trade‑offs, arbitration, and escalations with CME/CVE.
• Report project status, risks, and KPIs to leadership.

 

Location(s)

Auburn Hills, MI, USA

Requirements

Basic Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering 
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience 
• Strong background in vehicle systems engineering and system architecture
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional engineering teams
• Solid knowledge of vehicle validation, V&V, and test execution
• Deep understanding of regulatory, safety, NCAP, diagnostics, and compliance topics
• Experience managing design convergence between styling, feasibility, and customer needs
• Ability to perform technical arbitration and trade‑off decision making
• Strong program execution, prioritization, and milestone management skills
• Experience with resource and budget planning in engineering projects
• Comfortable working in a global, multi‑site development environment
• Clear, concise executive‑level communication and reporting skills

 

Employment Type

Full-time

Stellantis

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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