Job Description

Development Lead Closures (FESM – Front End Sheet Metal)

• Responsible for capturing, documenting, and cascading commodity-specific Lessons Learned across programs.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineers, while supporting the Design Release (DR) Engineer to ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with CPCR requirements, as well as design and process standards and best practices.
• Drive harmonization and standardization of engineering documents across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions.
• Support successful program launches and provide assistance for Cost Reduction Steering Team (CST) and Warranty-related activities.
• Develop and maintain core DFMEA, DVP&R, and EKF guidelines, ensuring proper implementation and utilization of these documents.
• Review and validate DFMEA and DVP&R documentation, obtaining Design Release (DR) and Systems Release (SR) approval for any required changes.
• Review and approve initial and final CCDs (Component Change Documents) and IAAs (Interface Agreement Approvals).
• Serve as system owner for assigned closure systems and processes.
• Provide technical support to Program Chiefs (PC), Design Release (DR), and Systems Release (SR) Engineers.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering best practices (e.g., Closures Design Checklist).
• Review compliance reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.
• Support strategic planning activities for future vehicle programs and projects.
• Review and validate engineering rework procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on Closures components and systems.
• Working knowledge of NX and Teamcenter (TC).
• Strong understanding of EBOM, CODEP, STV, and TCR processes and interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt certification.
• Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt certification.
• Master's degree in Engineering or an equivalent advanced technical qualification.

Stellantis

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.