Functional Core Lead Engineer
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
- Automotive
- Full-time
- core vehicle performance
- program performance lead
- design verification plan
The Functional Core Lead Engineer oversees the integration and validation of core vehicle performance attributes, ensuring alignment with customer functional objectives and program milestones. This role leads a team of engineers to execute design verification plans, manage risk assessments, and drive process improvements. It requires close collaboration with performance engineers, customer stakeholders, and program leadership to deliver on vehicle-level performance targets.
Program Performance Lead – Core Vehicle Performance
Overview:
The Program Performance Lead will oversee the integration and validation of Core Vehicle Performance attributes at a program-specific level. This role ensures alignment between customer functional objectives (CFOs), downstream specifications, and overall program milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
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Voice of Customer (VoC) Development:
Define and refine customer functional objectives and performance targets for core vehicle performance domains. -
Vehicle-Level DVP&R Execution:
Support development and execution of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) at the vehicle level. -
Performance Engineering Support:
- Review functional objective scorecards prepared by performance engineers.
- Lead attribute teams and support technical club and program requests.
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Program Leadership:
- Manage a team of engineers focused on core vehicle performance attributes.
- Ensure milestone deliverables are met and review program scorecards.
- Facilitate critical discussions and risk assessments.
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Risk Management & Alignment:
- Review risk slides and presentations for program updates.
- Conduct weekly AFOD (Attribute Functional Objective Discussion) reviews to maintain alignment between CFOs and specifications.
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Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement harmonization and efficiency initiatives.
- Act as the first point of contact for escalation guidance regarding misalignments.
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.




