Platform Packaging Technical Specialist

The Platform Packaging Technical Specialist serves as the technical leader for vehicle architecture, packaging, and integration activities supporting the development of new vehicles that meet future regulatory requirements and competitive customer expectations. The Technical Specialist provides day-to-day technical direction to the Platform Packaging team, establishes priorities and engineering standards, mentors team members, and ensures consistent execution across programs and regions. Responsibilities include establishing the physical and functional integration of vehicle systems and components during the program planning phase (concept through program approval), translating strategic and functional objectives into technical requirements, creating and analyzing alternative design concepts, packaging and integrating systems and components, benchmarking competitive vehicles, and resolving packaging and adaptation issues as programs move toward production. The candidate will lead an extended cross-functional team, facilitate technical trade-off decisions, identify and escalate risks, and balance competing requirements to achieve the optimal vehicle-level solution. The role will act as a primary technical interface with program leadership and key stakeholders and will present recommendations, design concepts, status, and risks to senior management. This is a team leadership position focused on technical direction, coordination, and capability development; it does not replace the people-management responsibilities of the functional manager.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible vehicle engineering experience, including demonstrated technical leadership, in one or more of the following areas: Body-in-White, Electrical, Interior Systems, Powertrain Adaptations, Engine Systems (Cooling, Fuel, Exhaust), or Chassis Systems
• Experience in TeamCenter, NX CAD Software & Vis Mockup with demonstrated skills to:
• Develop and manage CAD data structures.
• Position and manipulate models, cut sections, analyze existing designs.
• Create and analyze alternative designs and integrate systems and components.
• Create specialized CAD sessions to support high level and detailed management reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers; establish technical direction; coordinate workload and priorities; and drive timely resolution of complex cross-functional issues across all Stellantis regions.
• Able to operate independently, provide sound technical judgment with limited direction, facilitate trade-off decisions, and build alignment within a cross-functional team environment.
• Proven ability to define team operating methods, review technical deliverables for quality and completeness, track commitments, manage technical risk, and escalate issues with clear recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex technical topics, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and present decisions and risks to senior management.
• Excellent MS Office skills - PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, * Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
• Broad vehicle and systems-integration knowledge across multiple vehicle architectures and engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to integrate stakeholder requirements, lead technical trade studies, and guide teams to a balanced final vehicle design
• Experience coaching engineers, sharing technical knowledge, and building team capability
• Excellent relationship-building, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and influencing skills
• Ability to lead teams productively through changing requirements, priorities, and program conditions
• Ability to present technical strategies, recommendations, and complex design concepts successfully to all levels of management

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.