Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - UPE

Stellantis NV; Kokomo (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to collaborate with the Engineering team to develop and launch processes meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs. Travel 21-40% is required as part of program support.

The role supports North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine and transmission programs, with responsibilities spanning RFQs, design, manufacturing, and installation of critical

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 3 years of engineering or related technical field experience.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate technical data into executive summaries for easy understanding.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams developing, specifying, building, and launching powertrain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees.
• Knowledge of advanced problem-solving and data analysis to identify root causes and close them.
• Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning.
• Microsoft Office intermediate or advanced knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investments for cost studies.
• Understand RFQs, sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration.
• Support NM/NNM powertrain program requests and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Support NM program facilities aspects including site prep and machine installation.
• Track and drive the Iron Triangle: scope, timing, and cost across programs.
• Contribute to Stellantis Production Way (SPW) rollout and problem-solving method deployment.
• Develop/improve process and equipment standards for facilities infrastructure.
• Support Engine, Transmission, e-components, or Chassis plants across listed locations, maintaining ties with Global CoC initiatives.
• Drive standardization across plants in all regions.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional teams

Root cause analysis

Executive summaries

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The primary role of the Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - UPE is to work with the Engineering team to develop and launch processes that meet all objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost for both new model (NM), non-new model (NNM), and adaptation programs.

This role supports all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine and transmission programs. Must be able to travel 21%-40%.

Main responsibilities include:

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies
• Understand engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration
• Support and prioritize the Non-New Model (NNM) powertrain programs requests and ensure that approved programs are completed on time and within budget
• Support all New Model (NM) program’s facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installation
• Support flow activities on programs ensuring successful implementation and tracking of the Iron Triangle (Scope, Timing, and Cost)
• Participate in the implementation of Stellantis Production Way (SPW) methodology, supporting all activities including deployment of advanced SPW tools and guide systematic root cause problem solving methods to attack risks
• Development/improvement of process and equipment standards related to facilities infrastructure
• Support the Engine, Transmission, e-components (Electric Drive Module, Motors) or Chassis (Battery Tray, Cradles, Cross Car Beams) Manufacturing Plants located in Dundee, Michigan (MI), Trenton, Michigan (MI), Kokomo, Indiana (IN) and Saltillo, Mexico (MX); Transmission Plants in Kokomo and Tipton, Indiana (IN); Casting Plants in Kokomo, Indiana (IN) and Etobicoke, Ontario (ON), Toledo, Ohio (OH), while maintaining a relationship with the Global CoC initiatives.
• Drive standardization across plants in all regions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with preferred THREE (3) years of experience in engineering or a related technical field
• Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to translate technical data and analysis into an executive summary format for presentation in easily understandable formats
• Ability to embrace cross-functional teams responsible for developing, specifying, building, and launching powertrain manufacturing processes
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor employees
• Knowledge of advanced problem-solving skills and ability to manage data analysis to identify root causes and attack them to closure
• Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning
• Microsoft Office intermediate or advance knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or technical equivalent
• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Preferred 10 years of manufacturing experience, Powertrain Manufacturing experience a plus
• Preferred FIVE (5) years’ experience in program management or multi-tasking environment