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Stellantis · 6 days ago

Integrated Test Planning Leader (ITPL)

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Stellantis is a leading automotive company seeking an Integrated Test Planning Leader (ITPL) to define and manage the Vehicle Validation Plan across all project phases. The role involves coordinating testing schedules, managing vehicle means, and ensuring alignment with project milestones and budget constraints.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingRetailTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Validation Plan Ownership: Manage the Vehicle Validation Plan, initially supplied by the Generic Archetype team, ensuring all Meta-function needs are integrated and optimized

Means Management: Build and optimize the quantity and configuration of vehicle validation means (test vehicles), ensuring compliance with budget throughout the program lifecycle

Specification Integration: Collect, integrate, and publish specifications/configurations to support timely build plans

Scheduling & Prioritization: Develop a vehicle build schedule that prioritizes builds to meet project milestones

Progress Tracking: Lead the collection and synthesis of validation progress data, communicate status, and highlight risks to milestone achievement

Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure testing completion within project timelines

Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Visual Project Management (VPM) and Value Stream Management (VSM) and all departments to align validation efforts with performance targets and trade-offs

Vehicle Delivery: Work with pilot and operability teams to ensure vehicles are delivered in best condition

Deliverables: Vehicle Validation Plan documentation, Vehicle build schedule and prioritization matrix, Specifications/configuration sheets, Weekly progress reports and risk assessments, Test vehicle provisioning and readiness tracking

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomotive V-model developmentProgram/Project managementCross-functional team interfaceReactive problem solvingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience

Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines and launch conditions

Ability to lead others quickly and decisively with high accountability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in both verbal, written, and presentation formats

Experience managing time constraints on a program

Understanding of the automotive V-model development

Preferred

Background in developing and testing at a vehicle level

Reactive problem solving training and certification

Understanding of Stellantis corporate systems and tools

Experience interfacing with cross functional teams

Design release and system development experience

Program/Project management experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

Family Building Benefit

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

Company

Stellantis

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Stellantis is an Franco-Italian-American automotive holding company that manufactures automobiles.

Founded in 2021

Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees

https://www.stellantis.com/

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