Technical Manager Development, Validation & Control

Technical Manager Development, Validation & Control Auburn Hills, MI Job Details 16 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Cost management Engineering testing Change management Automotive calibration Receiving shipments Quality inspection Root cause analysis Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional team management Procurement management Prototypes Negotiation Debugging Cross-functional communication Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Progress tracking (project management tasks) Engineering validation

Full Job Description Job ID:

2016063

Career Area:

Engineering Job Category:

Location:

Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326,

US Date Posted:

March 26, 2026

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FCA Group The Development & Validation Manager for SRT Transmission and Driveline is responsible for developing and validating the transmission and driveline system and subsystems. You will work closely with other engineer groups interacting with the transmission and driveline, including, but not limited to transmission & driveline hardware, software, calibration, thermal management, and engine engineering organizations. The D&V engineer is responsible for collaborating with Stellantis and supplier calibration engineers to integrate and validate the low level and high level software & calibrations of the transmission and driveline controllers. The D&V Engineer is also responsible for vehicle and STLA-responsible system and subsystem bench test execution to ensure functional objectives and durability goals are met. This includes test planning, Bill-of-material development, test cell setup and debug, test schedule development, root cause analysis of test stoppages throughout the test and finally to lead the test article inspection and report following the end of each test. The engineer will initiate root cause analysis and solution development process in the case of test failures are identified.

Responsibilities include:

Manage Quality Total Warranty Cost cross functional task force teams, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list First responder to Component Quality Analysis Team New Emerging Issue alerts. Interacting with DSE, MFG and DRE to develop the next steps plan, document the plan to the team Coordinate any next steps and track progress working side by side with DSE/DRE setting up plans or tests needed Updating status and results into GIMS, our Quality Initiatives documents and QEC teardown results database. Manages the development of the Applications Matrix including all interface requirements for given programs including all variants and various vehicle platforms Coordinates packaging studies with each vehicle application to ensure all clearance requirements are met. Leads advanced vehicle adaptation designs studies and freezes Updates and coordinates approvals of International Product Spec releases Updates and coordinates approvals of owner's manuals Updates and coordinates approvals of CP, Compliance Report Standards Negotiates requirements with vehicle platforms based on product limitations and capabilities Owns the Transmission Technical Specifications (TTS) and communicates application specific requirements to the team (i.e. max torque, NVH, FE, tire size, FDR selection, mass, etc.) Defines and tracks adherence to robust vehicle level and system level/sub-system functional objectives Coordinates external design changes that require platform approval. Perform TOS as required. Develops, manages & communicates external issues and change management. Responsible for the review and approval of the Application Checklist for each CN Coordination of application specific designs (torque converter, dampers, vents, LV & HV wire connections, bracket attachments, trans oil cooling, PIM and e-motor integration, etc.) including controls & calibration strategies Represents chief organization on vehicle assembly plant requirements & events (i.e. supports pilot builds, EOL test, VIN marking, build issues, etc.). Development Manager leads vehicle assembly issues. AE supports. Leads Build Readiness tasks (instrumentation plan, dyno support) Coordinates COE assessments of bulletins and AT engineering response to bulletins Manage prototype hardware procurements and ED&D reqs Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds to/from suppliers EOE/Disability/Veteran 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. Our benefits reflects the

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