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2017253

Career Area:

Engineering Position Type:

Salaried Location:

Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

US Date Posted:

May 1, 2026

Brand:

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Key Responsibilities :

Establish, justify, and manage safety financial targets by leading collaboration activities with all associated vehicle safety teams to identify direct & indirect material costs including projected labor hours, vehicle quantities and test components are captured to align with the identified component, sled and vehicle tests Manage all safety related development activities to ensure all functional objectives and safety related KPIs are being achieved at each program milestone throughout the development and validation process Ownership of all program safety related risk mitigation strategies and leads the facilitation of cross-functional collaborative discussions to identify root cause, design solutions and validation plans which include cost and timing impacts to the program Communicate the program safety status, all pending high risk technical issues and related mitigation strategies at the relevant program leadership forums including Vehicle Integration Team (VIT), Umbrella, Stakeholders and other leadership forums, as required The 'PPL - Safety' must possess a strong technical acumen, exceptional communication/organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to lead cross-functional working teams through issue identification and resolution.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience A minimum of 2 years of crash/safety related experience is required, specifically in two or more of the following areas: Design of vehicle structures for impact performance using computer aided engineering (CAE) Restraint system or component development Sled and/or full vehicle testing Program Management or Project Chief experience on safety related commodities Knowledge of global vehicle safety regulations and consumer ratings requirements Understanding of the vehicle development process through applied professional or leadership work experience Strong ability and skills in root causing and problem solving Familiarity with DYNA3D, CATIA/NX/TC, Hypergraph, data/film analysis and advanced simulation techniques

Preferred Qualifications :

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program Proven track record in leading teams to meet planned program functional objectives and targets Well familiar with cross-functional interaction and conflict among key functional attributes - NVH, Impact, and Durability Experience in full vehicle impact testing and/or data analysis Excellent leadership and communication abilities (written, verbal, and presentation) Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis experience Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. 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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