Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain & Facilities

Stellantis; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering leader for North America powertrain programs, including battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission. You will guide the engineering team to deliver safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective processes for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process standardization, and deployment of SIS tools, with sites across NA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience; Powertrain manufacturing a plus.
• 5+ years in program management or multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, tooling, jigs & fixture design, machining processes.
• Ability to translate technical data into executive summaries for presentations.
• Ability to analyze data and present it clearly to all levels.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in powertrain manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale projects on time and budget.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Teamcenter, SolidWorks, NX, MS Office; G Suite a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Manufacturing Engineering functions for NA powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine and transmission programs.
• Perform assessments for process changes and investment requirements for cost studies.
• Oversee RFQs, sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of collectors and filtration.
• Manage NM and NNM powertrain program requests; ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate NM program facilities including site prep and machine installation.
• Lead Flow activities to track Scope, Timing and Cost on programs.
• Implement SIS methodology and deploy SPW tools; drive root cause solving efforts.
• Develop/improve process and equipment standards for facilities infrastructure.
• Support Engine, Transmission, Casting plants across locations and maintain CoC relationships.
• Drive standardization across plants and regions; partner on Product Design for Manufacturing.
• Lead procurement, design, build, install, qualification and launch of facilities and supporting equipment.

Skills

10+ years manufacturing experience

5+ years program management

Leadership and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Data analysis and presentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

SolidWorks

NX

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering leader for North America powertrain programs, including battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission. You will guide the engineering team to deliver safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective processes for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process standardization, and deployment of SIS tools, with sites across NA.