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Vehicle Safety Investigator
Stellantis
📍 Auburn Hills
Full-time
Job description
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 6.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Purpose of Position:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana;">The Investigator is responsible for leading technical investigations related to potential vehicle safety defects and regulatory non compliance items. This position coordinates cross functional teams, analyzes field and technical data, and ensures investigations are accurately documented, milestone ready, and aligned with internal governance and regulatory requirements.<br /><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height: normal; margin: 6.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Description:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt;">The Investigator manages the end‑to‑end execution of vehicle safety and compliance investigations, serving as the central point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and other functional stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include:</span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Conducting technical investigations involving potential safety defects or non‑compliance concerns and determining the appropriate investigative path, including defect theory versus non‑compliance analysis.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Leading cross‑functional teams through defined investigation milestones by assigning tasks, addressing roadblocks, and ensuring readiness for decision points.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Driving investigations through internal governance processes, including Triage, Pre‑IRM, IRM, and VRC, when potential safety issues are identified.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ensuring data accuracy and integrity through thorough review and analysis of field performance and corporate database information.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining documentation required to support investigation milestones, including checklists, technical summaries, and supporting materials.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Presenting investigation facts and status updates at key internal forums and governance reviews.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Engaging subject matter experts as needed to support technical analysis and investigation conclusions.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Supporting downstream activities related to recall administration, regulatory reporting (e.g., 573/579 submissions), portal uploads, and remedy implementation processes.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Participate and/or lead RASIL reviews and structured problem‑solving activities</span></li>
</ul><div> <p><strong>Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind</strong></p> <p><strong>Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Generous Paid Time Off <br /></strong></p> <p>We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24<em>th</em> through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.</p> <p><strong>Competitive Retirement Savings Plans</strong></p> <p>We help you plan for the future with:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans</li> <li>An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Income Protection & Insurance Options</strong></p> <p>Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.</p> <p><strong>Company Vehicle Lease Program</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Family Building Benefit</strong></p> <p>We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.</p> <p><strong>Support for Your Growth and Giving Back</strong></p> <p>We believe in investing in your future and your passions:</p> <ul type="disc"> <ul> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Student loan refinancing programs</li> <li>18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>And so much more!</strong></p> <p>When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.</p> </div>