Internal Logistics Engineering Launch & Execution Manager

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an ILE Launch and Execution Manager to lead a cross-functional engineering and program management team responsible for material handling, material flow, and workplace integration for new and mid-cycle programs.

You will oversee Workplace Integration, Layout Engineering, and Facilities & Equipment, ensure safe and efficient launch execution, manage budgets, and align with engineering, production, safety, and supplier partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years in material flow, facilities design, and launch execution.
• Experience with contractor/vendor management.
• Experience with program management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Equipment bid specs and purchasing coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 10–20 person cross-functional team for launch programs.
• Develop and execute material flow strategies and PFEP data management.
• Oversee workplace integration, layout engineering, and station layouts.
• Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and field checks.
• Manage facilities and equipment engineering budgets and procurement.
• Coordinate dock analysis, space planning, and 3PL relations.
• Deliver program updates and launch readiness reports.
• Lead training development for material routes and operator support.
• Report to Director - NA Internal Logistics Engineering.

Skills

Material flow planning

Facilities and equipment design

Program management

Financial tracking and reporting

Contractor/vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overall Objectives:

The ILE Launch and Execution Manager leads a cross‑functional engineering and program management team responsible for designing and implementing world‑class material handling, material flow, and workplace integration solutions for new and mid‑cycle action vehicle programs. The role oversees Workplace Integration, Material Flow, Layout Engineering, and Facilities & Equipment for all Assembly Shops and ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality launch execution. This leader also manages program budgets for logistics engineering equipment and drives alignment across engineering, production, safety, and supplier partners.

Major Duties:

• Manage day‑to‑day activities for 10‑20 team members (mixture of direct Stellantis and Purchased Service employees).
• Lead the development and execution of internal and external material flow strategies, including Plan For Every Part (PFEP) data management, EBOM alignment, packaging data, and supplier logistics coordination.
• Oversee workplace integration and layout engineering, including station layouts, sequenced part delivery and kit cell design, process scroll validation (utilizing internal systems), scroll analysis, and cross‑functional layout buyoffs.
• Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and as‑built field checks; ensure 5T readiness and resolve red station issues during pilot and launch.
• Manage Facilities & Equipment Engineering execution: budgeting, display/delivery equipment tracking, equipment design reviews, automation integration, procurement spend and sourcing, and facility readiness for ICT, Powered Industrial Vehicles, automated logistics equipment, and custom delivery/display equipment.
• Support material flow and storage design, including dock analysis, trailer yard studies, space planning, bulk and small‑lot storage strategies, and 3rd Party Logistics provider coordination.
• Conduct simulation and optimization studies for manpower, routing, slotting, and equipment utilization; support Kanban system data loading and pilot training.
• Deliver leadership‑level program updates, steering committee reviews, and cross‑functional launch readiness reporting.
• Oversee training development for material routes and operator/driver support.
• Evaluate bulletins, source packs, and supplier rack designs; support complexity reduction initiatives and make‑vs‑buy impact assessments across warehousing, transportation, and station readiness.
• Position will report to Director - NA Internal Logistics Engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 8 years' experience in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, execution, and installation, new model launch and ramp‑up execution, production control systems, station readiness and execution, data management/visualization
• Experience with contractor/vendor management
• Previous program management experience, including financial tracking and reporting
• Experience in developing equipment bid specifications and purchasing coordination

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.