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Regional Chief Engineer - Engine
Stellantis
📍 Auburn Hills
Full-time
Job description
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Regional Chief Engineer (RCE) – Advanced Turbocharged Engines is responsible for the </span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">end-to-end technical leadership, delivery, and performance</strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> of next-generation turbocharged gasoline engine programs within the region.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role serves as the <strong>single point of accountability</strong> for engineering execution across design, validation, manufacturing, and quality, ensuring alignment with global strategy while meeting regional regulatory, performance, and cost targets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The RCE leads cross-functional teams to deliver <strong>high-efficiency, high-performance turbocharged engine systems</strong> from concept through launch and into serial production.</span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Program Leadership & Delivery</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Own full lifecycle delivery of turbocharged engine programs (concept → production → field support)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Define and manage <strong>program targets</strong>: performance, efficiency, emissions, cost, and timing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive milestone execution and ensure readiness at key gates (e.g., design freeze, validation, launch)</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technical Leadership</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead system-level integration of turbocharged engine architectures (air handling, combustion, thermal systems, boosting strategy)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure robust engineering solutions through <strong>DFMEA, validation planning, and design reviews</strong></span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Integration</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate across:</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design System Engineers (DSEs)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Release Engineers (DREs)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Calibration, CAE, and validation teams</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manufacturing and supplier quality</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive issue resolution through structured problem-solving and escalation when required</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Quality & Robustness Ownership</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Accountable for engine quality performance in development and field</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead root cause investigations and ensure implementation of <strong>permanent corrective actions</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monitor KPIs including warranty, durability, and test outcomes</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Manufacturing & Launch Execution</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure manufacturability and smooth plant launch in coordination with manufacturing leadership</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee build phases, pilot execution, and production ramp-up activities</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Stakeholder Communication</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide regular executive updates on program status, risks, and mitigation plans</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Represent the region in <strong>global engineering and program leadership forums</strong></span></li>
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<p> </p><div> <p><strong>Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind</strong></p> <p><strong>Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Generous Paid Time Off <br /></strong></p> <p>We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24<em>th</em> through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.</p> <p><strong>Competitive Retirement Savings Plans</strong></p> <p>We help you plan for the future with:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans</li> <li>An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Income Protection & Insurance Options</strong></p> <p>Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.</p> <p><strong>Company Vehicle Lease Program</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Family Building Benefit</strong></p> <p>We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.</p> <p><strong>Support for Your Growth and Giving Back</strong></p> <p>We believe in investing in your future and your passions:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Student loan refinancing programs</li> <li>18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>And so much more!</strong></p> <p>When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.</p> </div>