The Technical Manager will lead the development, integration, and validation of propulsion performance upgrades for the Direct Connection product line. This role requires strong technical depth, hands-on testing capability, and the ability to guide a small, fast-moving engineering team. The position works cross-functionally with base vehicle programs, SRT, and suppliers to deliver OEM-grade performance products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and validation of propulsion performance upgrades across calibration, controls, engine hardware, and engine systems
• Drive hands-on testing, including in-vehicle development, dyno work, and HIL/virtual validation
• Collaborate with base programs, SRT, and suppliers to meet performance, quality, and timing targets
• Challenge claims and ensure robust, data-driven decisions
• Track program status, risks, and deliverables; support calibration release processes
• Lead a small engineering team and promote a silo-breaking, high-accountability culture

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics or related degree field
• 8 or more years of proven experience in powertrain development, particularly with high performance vehicle systems
• Strong background in engine characterization, calibration, and propulsion system development
• Proficient in calibration methodologies and software development processes
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, dyno operation, and validation workflows
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and engineering judgment
• Excellent English communication skill and interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to lead a team of peers and foster a team-first collaborative mindset within the group

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 10 or more years of calibration experience including multiple program development/launch cycles
• Broad exposure to cross-functional calibration feature development
• Familiarity with Stellantis internal processes and standards including emissions regulatory and certification processes and quality processes
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
• Experience with Matlab scripting and other useful data processing languages/tool sets (e.g., Python, JavaScript/NodeJS, PowerApps, PowerBI)
• “AI Native” approach to work-stream efficiency
• Technical Skills
• ETAS/INCA, MATLAB, Simulink, Vector tool chains
• Dyno systems, HIL/virtual testing platforms
• MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Kanban/project tracking tools