Vehicle Performance Engineer: (Body/Interior/Chassis/Engine Systems/EE Features/EV Integration)

Description:

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our Vehicle Synthesis and Validation (VSV) team. Your role as a member of a VSV team will lead the Vehicle Synthesis and validation of Stellantis vehicles. The ideal candidate should exude passion for Vehicle and problem solving with strong communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

The Performance Engineer is responsible for:

• In-vehicle validation of BICEE areas & examples as follows:

  • Electrified Powertrain, Driver Information, Ignition Systems, Radio head unit, etc. features for EE/EV
  • Environmental intrusion, exterior lighting, wipe/wash systems, closures, and vehicle recovery systems, HVAC, ingress/egress, cabin storage, seat comfort, vehicle restraints and interior fit/finish for Body/Interior
  • Braking, steering, suspension, underbody clearance, disabled vehicle recovery, trailer tow, powertrain, fuel systems, Jeep off-road rating, and hill descent control for Chassis/Engine Systems

• Validation/development activities involving the targets and execution of customer functional objectives, & DVP&R

• Support Validation test trips as key member for successful vehicle launch

• Document emerging issues in the Global Issue Management System (GIMS) with supporting data, aid in root cause, and lead the design and releasing team in issue closure

• The successful candidate needs to work with extended engineering teams to implement solutions

• This position requires presentation to the Engineering Leadership team on status & updates.

• Benchmarking of competitive vehicles

• Maintain lessons learned and actively participate in cross vehicle Tech Clubs

This role requires a strong blend of creative thinking, customer-centric mindset, capable of training others and implementing processes in place by understanding existing Engineering processes.

This team works closely & reports functionally to the Vehicle Synthesis Management (VSM) team for their responsible project/program.

This position will also require special projects/assignments including helping the VSV team with activities like SW/HW updates, Ride & drive support, Vehicle Build support. This might also require trips to Plant facilities.

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.

Stellantis is a constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation: they’re about moving people and making connections. Fully committed to our customers and backed by partners that are leaders in their industries, we aim to develop, engineer, manufacture, and scale the best breakthroughs in all facets of sustainable mobility from autonomous, connected, electrified, shared and pre-owned vehicles to micro-mobility, commercial vehicles, and even electric aircraft.

With a community of more than 160 nationalities, industrial operations in more than 30 countries and customers in more than 130 markets, we are among the most diverse companies in the world and able to unite people and ideas across borders and cultures. Our passionate, talented, and diverse teams support our iconic brands in providing freedom of mobility tailored to every need.