Structures and Interiors Innovation Engineer

Structures And Interiors Innovation Engineer

The Structures and Interiors Innovation Engineer operates within the Concept and Pre-Program Engineering organization, supporting the Structures and Interiors Innovation function. This role is responsible for leading advanced engineering initiatives that integrate Body-in-White (BIW), Structures, and Interior systems, with a focus on developing scalable, production-feasible innovations and features for Stellantis. The position serves as project leader, technical pilot, and single-point engineering authority for innovation programs spanning upper body, structures, greenhouse, passenger compartment, rear shelf, rear compartment, exteriors, glazing, seating, cockpit, and restraint systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced innovation projects from concept definition through feasibility and proof-of-concept (POC) validation, with clear technical ownership
• Serve as the single-point technical interface for cross-functional teams (design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers)
• Develop and mature integrated Structures–Interiors solutions that deliver measurable improvements in:
• Mass reduction / lightweighting
• Cost and investment efficiency
• Manufacturing feasibility and complexity reduction
• Product performance (NVH, durability, crash, usability)
• Apply deep expertise in BIW Structures and Interior Systems to resolve complex engineering problems and enable differentiated vehicle features
• Drive multi-material strategies (steel, aluminum, magnesium, composites), advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, forming, joining) and Interiors integration of Seats, Instrument Panel, Cockpit, Consoles and Restraints.
• Translate innovation concepts into validated engineering-ready architectures and package solutions
• Support Technology Roadmap development for Structures and Interiors in alignment with Discipline Manager - Advanced Structures and Interiors leadership and present to Technical Executives.
• Interface with global teams and suppliers to ensure technical alignment and execution feasibility
• Lead and contribute to early-stage CAD, architecture studies, and system-level trade-off analyses

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience, including:
• ≥4 years in BIW Structures design/development and/or Interior Systems release engineering
• Demonstrated track record of:
• Increasing technical responsibility and leadership in engineering programs
• Driving engineering solutions from concept to implementation
• Mentoring and developing technical talent
• Strong capability in:
• Technical communication (written and verbal)
• Analytical and experience-based problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering
• DFSS Green Belt (or equivalent structured problem-solving certification)
• Experience supporting vehicle programs, in-plant activities, or launches
• Strong understanding of:
• Federal Safety Regulations and third-party performance metrics
• BIW, Structures and Interiors performance attributes (crash, durability, NVH, packaging)
• System-level trade-offs and structural optimization methodologies
• Working knowledge of CAE disciplines (impact, durability, NVH) and interpretation of simulation results
• Broad materials experience including:
• Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), aluminum, magnesium and titanium
• Advanced Composites, SMC, Carbon Fiber
• Release engineering experience across:
• BIW / Structures, Exteriors
• Interiors, Seating, Cockpit systems
• Familiarity with:
• AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Copilot, knowledge-based systems, KBE)
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) applications