Subsystem Technical Lead

Company Overview

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Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Missions:

Within their scope, the Sub-System Technical Lead (also called SSTL) is responsible for:

• Being accountable for convergence in Quality, Cost, Timing, Performance, Integration, and Budget in collaboration with internal and external partners, in line with project objectives.
• Operationally leading the design and validation teams within their technical department and, where applicable, contributing departments.
• Establishing the summary of deliverables and ensuring their distribution to management.
• Ensuring proper application of the technical reference framework.
• Representing their department within the Project.

Activities:

In this role, the job holder must:

• Operationally lead the cross-functional teams involved in their project and the contributing functions.
• Ensure reporting to their line manager and project operational managers.
• Ensure consistency between functional and project schedules.
• Define the scope of activities and key indicators (scope content, resources, investments, etc.).
• Negotiate Quality–Cost–Timing–Performance objectives within their scope with project operational managers.
• Guarantee (verify and consolidate) the technical consistency of their transverse organic scope.
• Lead engineering coordination topics, technical reviews, and major deliverables within their scope.
• Drive technical convergence (defect management, specification changes).
• Contribute to the preparation of RFQs and supplier selection within their scope.
• Lead the development and monitoring of the validation plan with contributing functions (means, components, internal and external resources).
• Ensure proper functioning of the co-design ecosystem (internal and external partners).
• Monitor and ensure validation of progressive product-process qualifications through the quality approach.
• Establish, lead, and share the Quality–Cost–Timing–Performance status for their scope at each project milestone.
• Escalate critical topics in decision meetings with the support of their management.
• Contribute to lessons learned and to the enrichment of the technical knowledge base.
• Contribute to the management of technical cost-saving initiatives in development and in serial life (decision meetings, workshops, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Hierarchical management: Not applicable.
• Operational management: Single-discipline design team within their scope.
• Scope complexity: Vehicle silhouette & module in serial life, mid-cycle phase.
• Autonomy: Operational execution in compliance with group processes and tools; accountable for achieving Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance objectives within their scope.
• Responsibility domain: Project & Engineering Function.

Internal stakeholder relations:

Collaborate, negotiate, and ensure convergence within their scope with the following entities:

• Purchasing: Project and serial purchasing managers, project and serial buyers.
• Vehicle performance: Safety (crash), sustainability (CNZ), vehicle dynamics and acoustics, aerodynamics, reliability-durability, engine thermal, Homologation-Regulation.
• Support functions: Materials and processes, standards, component and sub-system testing, component costing, aftersales, project economic performance, system and sub-system digital validation.
• Assembly and industrialization: Prototype scheduling management, manufacturing, vehicle assembly.
• Other vehicle sub-system owners: ADAS, mechatronics, structure, engine-battery, electrical-electronics.
• Vehicle architecture: System and sub-system.
• Analyze situations and define action plans with quality teams: Central Quality (CX), meta-function quality, engineering and plant quality support functions.

External stakeholder relations:

• Build relationships and participate in the development of components and sub-systems with component suppliers, external expert or testing laboratories, and service providers.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Master’s degree (Engineering) or equivalent through professional experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Group’s project processes, strong automotive technical expertise within the relevant scope, and good mastery of the Group development framework.
• English: Ability to read technical documentation, write summaries, and lead meetings (minimum B2 level).

Diversity engagement

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

What we offer

Joining Stellantis means gaining access to a wealth of opportunities and benefits, including:

Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement, ensuring you're always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.

Global Exposure: Exposure to a global work environment, where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures, broadening your horizons and expanding your network.

Inclusive Culture: An inclusive and collaborative company culture, where every voice is valued and respected, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our team members.

Expert Mentorship: Mentorship from industry experts who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and guiding you on your career journey, providing invaluable insights and support along the way.