Stellantis

Junior Chief Engineer – Transmission & Driveline Systems

Stellantis  •  Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Chief Engineer to support transmission, driveline, and gear reducer programs within a global automotive environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with Chief Engineering, vehicle teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to deliver powertrain systems from concept through production. You will act as a key technical interface, ensuring alignment between product design, vehicle integration, cost, timing, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Chief Engineer in execution of transmission and driveline programs
  • Own application matrix and ensure alignment across vehicle platforms and variants
  • Coordinate vehicle integration, packaging studies, and interface requirements
  • Define and manage technical specifications (torque, NVH, durability, ratios, mass, etc.)
  • Lead virtual validation and duty cycle analysis with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Manage design changes, approvals, and external interface coordination
  • Support build readiness, pilot builds, assembly plant activities, and issue resolution
  • Drive supplier coordination, sourcing activities, and manufacturing readiness
  • Track program timing, cost, budget (TPC, CAPEX, ER&D), and milestone execution
  • Lead problem-solving, continuous improvement, and change management activities
  • Support benchmarking, regulatory documentation, and compliance deliverables
  • Collaborate with global teams across engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related degree field
  • A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in product development design and release with a minimum of 1 or more years of propulsion systems experience or 1 or more years of program management experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with collaborative and global teams
  • Understanding of typical automotive product engineering, manufacturing, finance and quality processes
  • Advanced English language skills 90% (Read and Write).
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Excellent work ethic, organization skills, and communication skills
  • Goes “above and beyond” always
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and uncertainty and effect lasting change through effective communication and experience.
  • Proactive, learning, self-driven, teamwork oriented.
  • Efficient work under pressure and high communication skills.
  • Training in problem solving techniques.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in an engineering related field
  • Design for Six Sigma certification
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
  • Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Stellantis


At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Additional Job Posting Information

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

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 24 th 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.

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About Stellantis

Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Amsterdam, NL
Year Founded
Unknown
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