Project Chief - Exterior Trim

Job ID: 2022205 Career Area: Engineering Position Type: Salaried Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills 48326, US Date Posted: October 29, 2026 Brand: FCA Group The Project Chief – Body Exterior Trim will oversee and lead the design, development, and implementation of body Exterior Trim components, including Fascia’s, Grille’s, Bumpers, Functional Plastics, Front End Modules (FEM), Wheel Flares, Door / Sill Cladding, Badging, Aero Shields etc., for OEM automotive products. This role will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and cost objectives. The Project Chief will drive continuous improvements in product design, process efficiency, and cost control while maintaining strong communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Lead the overall planning, execution, and delivery of body Exterior Trim projects from concept through production, ensuring adherence to timeline, budget, and quality standards. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other internal departments to ensure seamless project execution and successful product launches. Design and Development Oversight: Oversee the design and development of body Exterior Trim components, ensuring they meet OEM specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Supplier Management: Manage relationships with external suppliers, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and components. Collaborate on the selection of suppliers, and monitor their performance to ensure quality and cost efficiency. Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project timelines, budgets, and quality, and take proactive measures to mitigate these risks. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve development and production processes to optimize efficiency, cost, and quality. Change Management: Lead and mentor a team of engineers to optimize, process and implement change through the development phase. Customer Focus: Engage engineers to ensure designs meet or exceed customer expectations through validation, benchmarking and clinics. Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation and regularly report project status, including timelines and technical challenges, to senior management. EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life. As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired. We care about your privacy. For more information on how your personal data is processed, please read the specific Privacy Statement provided by the respective entities whose job offer you have selected.

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