Stellantis · Auburn Hills, MI

Assistant Chief Engineer - Transmissions

Auburn Hills, MI, United StatesExecutiveAdministrative

Listed on Stellantis’s official careers site. Posted October 28, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

The Chief Engineering Team is the fully accountable single point technical contact for transmission and driveline products. This includes all aspects of product delivery for current production, new product development, or advanced projects. (the “what” and the “when”.) The Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) is responsible for oversight of the assigned core program(s) as well as all integration programs. The ACE supports the chief engineer in directing a team of family (project) managers (FMs), Application Engineers (AEs), Design System Engineers (DSEs).

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting or exceeding program deliverables and functional objectives (i.e. cost, timing, efficiency, performance, mass, NVH, and CQI, 3MIS, EPUS, JD Power quality metrics) Oversight of all aspects of the transmission project for a given vehicle family (hardware, software, calibration, packaging, builds, validation, ED&D, DVPR, Statement of Work, Design Change

  • Requests, etc) Technical Interface to Vehicle & PT Integration, AME, Purchasing, EE Core, ePT, Controls, Calibration, Quality, Suppliers and EE Systems
  • Leads engineering teams to deliver prototype & production transmission solutions that meet vehicle / program requirements
  • Reviews, approves & tracks the System DVP&R and supports the development of the component DVP&Rs Co-leads proactive Risk Management tasks with QRE Team (i.e.

DFMEAs, DFSS, LUR, Heat Map, Reliability Demonstration) Tracks & leads resolution of all eCIMS/GIMs Leads program cost roll ups (i.e. piece cost, tooling, ED&D) with manufacturing engineers & SCIE Represents chief organization in high level meetings as needed (Steering Committees, PRs, MRs, IH mtgs, PC-prep mtgs, VIT mtgs, etc)

Basic Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree field A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in transmission and/or driveline design, releasing, development, validation, calibration, manufacturing, program management, etc, with a minimum of 3 years in propulsion system experience. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Engineering 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 24th 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.

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