Interior - Sub-system Team Leader (SSTL) - Serial Life

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Responsibilities:

Technical program management for one vehicle lines by being the key point of contact between the design team and all other functional areas such as vehicle program management, engineering departments and manufacturing.

Responsible for ensuring that the systems meet all functional and performance requirements while meeting cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.

Lead system responsibilities at any point from launch phase through end of life. Provide dedicated support of bulletin response which may include concept studies, initial packaging, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.

Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.

Must support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team representing respective function.

Define, share, and update the vehicle development plan to guarantee the coherency of the vehicle behavior and the availability of the planned features at all stages.

Release the Specification to all Suppliers and manage the Requirements Change Management process through Design Change Requests (DCR) to ensure the alignment of Requirements with Product Planning requests, bug fixes and feedback from Suppliers.

Responsible for warranty performance post launch and lead activities at plant such as warranty table for all commodities under your umbrella to meet target.

Responsible for leading activities for Value Optimization to meet established targets for each program by supporting teardown events, supplier VO meetings, processing ideas thru ILO process (0-4).

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program

Engineering experience with an emphasis on Interior components at either an OEM or supplier

General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.

Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders

Proven capability in problem solving and root-causing

Must be self-sufficient with ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic financial understanding with ability to maintain program budget

Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.

Requirements Management / Change Management basics

Must be able to lead and manage suppliers.

Proven capability to develop parts/systems in co-design with third parties (Tier1s)

Ability to review and apply component and system Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis DFMEA)s and DVP&Rs

Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities.

Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools a plus

Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations

High level of experience with MS Office tools

Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of Stellantis systems and/or products a plus

Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.

High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.