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# HVHF Connector Core Team Engineer

- **Company:** Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.stellantis.com/job/23636101/hvhf-connector-core-team-engineer-auburn-hills-mi/

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or any related field
 * A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
 * Strong automotive engineering fundamentals (mechanics, electronics, functional safety)
 * Proficiency with project management tools and milestone execution
 * Professional English (minimum B2) with ability to lead international meetings
 * Ability to work on-site at the Auburn Hills Tech Center office
 * Ability to support global projects across Europe and North America time zones, * Experience in design, development, validation, or release of automotive connectors/components
 * DRE experience at an automotive OEM or supplier
 * DVP&R ownership

## Description

The HVHF Connector Core Engineer leads the development and validation of global high-voltage and high-frequency connector systems, ensuring targets are met for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP)., * Prepare supplier consultation and sourcing packages

 * Analyze supplier feedback and draft Technical Supplier Assessments (TSA)
 * Own and manage deliverables for each project milestone
 * Drive component development to achieve QCDP targets
 * Co-develop with suppliers, including quality tracking activities (e.g., APQP)
 * Ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and design robustness
 * Lead DFMEA activities and support PFMEA execution
 * Manage prototype builds and deliveries aligned to milestone gates
 * Lead supplier technical interactions (reviews, purchasing meetings, issue resolution)
 * Ensure proper integration of components into engine/vehicle/platform environments
 * Manage engineering changes and associated technical documentation
 * Support assembly plants from pilot through launch
 * Drive product and process validation plans (DV/PV)
 * Manage technical configuration and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
 * Contribute to cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
 * Participate actively in crisis management and problem resolution
 * Support development and maintenance of technical policies/standards

Scope of Responsibility:

 * Full ownership of a global family of:
 + High-voltage connector components
 + High-frequency connector components
 * Draft specifications and ensure supplier compliance
 * Manage design interfaces across cross-functional stakeholders
 * Lead design, validation, industrialization, and launch phases
 * Provide functional oversight to internal/external engineering designers

Working Relationships:

 * Reporting: Discipline Manager
 * Internal Partners: SSTL, Quality, Purchasing, Vehicle Architecture, and related support functions
 * External Partners: Suppliers and external testing laboratories


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