The Battery Chief Engineer (CE) is the owner for their assigned battery programs.   In general, the CE is responsible for defining, communicating, approving, and tracking adherence to battery and battery system level functional objectives, requirements, and technical deliverables per required timing.   This role is also the battery team’s primary technical Interface to Vehicle & Powertrain Integration, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Electrical Eng Core, Electrification Powertrain team, Controls, Calibration, Quality, and EE Systems.   The CE addresses and presents battery technical items for reviews in high level meetings as needed.  Owns the approval of the battery/battery system technical requirements document, system testing and validation testing while leading a cross functional team and battery technical experts.

Successful candidate will contribute to Open Points List meetings, Product Development Team technical reviews, evaluations, technical specification sign-offs and issue resolution.  The CE will instill accountability to priority actions and rapid turn of results for issues identified.  Accountable for executing technical plans for simulation and testing for each phase of the program while supporting adherence to timing and cost objectives.   Includes post-test inspection reviews and any detailed failure analysis. Coordinates the assembly of evidence for validation sign off that all technical requirements have been met or have approved deviations.  The ideal candidate will co-lead with the battery HW/SW Design Responsible Engineers and controls Features Roll-Out Plan owner:  prototype build plans, bench and HIL testing plans, and manage/communicate issue resolution plans. Schedule & attend design reviews ahead of ordering proto parts, author minutes with action items/follow up for each design review and follow up on action item closure. Candidate will include manufacturing entities to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and can be manufactured/assembled without defect.  Also includes leadership in continuous improvement initiatives, technical cost reductions, bulletins and supporting vehicle assembly plant launches.  Leads coordination with Vehicle/Powertrain Team on vehicle program Packaging studies. Responsible for organizing and conducting supplier selection technical reviews. Reviews, approves & tracks the System Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R) and supports the development of the component DVP&Rs.  Execute standardization plans and reuse of validated subcomponents. Reviews and edits Vehicle Owner’s Manual Documentation. Execute these tasks with strong leadership abilities and outstanding teamwork/communication skills.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university Minimum 8 years of technical work experience.  Minimum of 2 years in an CE/ACE role/lead engineer or similar experience.  Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R development and execution Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated, self-starter, and strong independent leadership skills. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from accredited university Prior experience in hybrids or the electrification of propulsion systems Strengths in controls, calibration, and simulation work

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.