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# Sub System Technical Lead (SSTL) - VIMN Mechatronics

- **Company:** Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Requirements Management, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.stellantis.com/job/24120196/sub-system-technical-lead-sstl-vimn-mechatronics-auburn-hills-mi/

## About the Role

Seeking a highly motivated individual to lead technical program management across one or more vehicle lines. This role serves as the primary liaison between the design team and cross-functional areas including vehicle program management, engineering, and manufacturing., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

 * A minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive engineering, product development, or program management.
 * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs from concept through launch.
 * Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering development cycles.
 * Experience with issue resolution, change management, and supplier coordination.
 * Proficiency in tools such as CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX), PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), and Microsoft Office Suite.
 * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 * Willingness to travel and support onsite launch activities at manufacturing plants., * Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
 * 8+ years of experience in OEM product development or technical program management.
 * Experience with vehicle launch, warranty analysis, and post-launch quality improvement.
 * Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), APQP, FMEA, and other quality tools.
 * Demonstrated success in value optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
 * Experience managing supplier relationships and leading sourcing/tooling activities.
 * Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in automotive engineering.
 * Ability to interpret and manage technical specifications and design change requests.

## Description

* Program Leadership: Drive technical program execution from development through end-of-life, ensuring alignment across all functional teams.
 * System Integration: Ensure systems meet all functional and performance requirements while achieving targets for cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality.
 * Issue Resolution & Support: Lead resolution of engineering and quality issues throughout all program phases. Provide hands-on support for bulletin responses, including concept development, packaging studies, cost/weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier coordination, sourcing, tooling, validation, and launch.
 * Launch Support: Act as a visible and active member of the launch team, supporting plant development and onsite activities.
 * Development Planning: Define, communicate, and maintain the vehicle development plan to ensure feature availability and vehicle behavior consistency throughout the program lifecycle.
 * Requirements Management: Release specifications to suppliers and manage requirement changes via Design Change Requests (DCRs), ensuring alignment with product planning, supplier feedback, and issue resolution.
 * Warranty & Quality: Post-launch, lead warranty performance initiatives and manage warranty tables for all assigned commodities to meet targets.
 * Value Optimization: Champion cost-saving initiatives through teardown events, supplier VO meetings, and idea processing via the ILO (0-4) framework to meet program value targets.