Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Powertrain Machining)

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an Industrial Strategy Machining Systems Process Manager to lead design and cost estimation for machining systems across Propulsion Systems in North America, Canada, and Mexico. Responsibilities include process design, layout, and cost estimations for new model introductions, with governance handoff to the UPE team.

The role requires 15 years of automotive project experience in machining systems, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to communicate with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 15 years of automotive project experience focusing on Machining systems development
• Experience leading teams in new product/process introduction proposals and cost estimation
• Experience managing process engineering development and launch activities
• Experience in RFQ/Sourcing/Commissioning/Launch for propulsion programs
• Experience managing cost, scope and timing on propulsion programs
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel 10–20% as needed

Responsibilities

• Developing Process Cost Estimates
• Developing Initial Labor/Manpower Estimates
• Developing Concept Layouts and Representations
• Performing Product Feasibility Analyses
• Identifying DTM Opportunities to improve KPI’s (Cost, Quality, and Throughput)
• Preparation of process proposal documents for handoff to UPE team for execution after governance of program

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical preferred (Electrical/Industrial acceptable)

Tools

Teamcenter Visualization

3D Design

Job description

The Industrial Strategy (IS) Machining Systems Process Manager will lead projects in design and cost estimation of Machining systems for Propulsion Systems, including both Engines, Transmissions, e-Drives, and e-Motors as indicated by requirements in the Long Range Plan. This will include Automation / facilities and all other equipment for new model launches in North America, Canada, and Mexico. The role of this Manager will be to apply Process Standards developed by the Underbody Process Engineering (UPE) group to develop proposals for new product introductions, including process design, layout, and cost estimations (Capital, Tooling, and Expense).

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing Process Cost Estimates
• Developing Initial Labor/Manpower Estimates
• Developing Concept Layouts and Representations
• Performing Product Feasibility Analyses
• Identifying DTM Opportunities to improve key KPI’s (Cost, Quality, and Throughput)
• Preparation of process proposal documents for handoff to UPE team for execution after governance of program

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 15 years of automotive project experience with emphasis on Machining systems development (either Engine or Transmission)
• Experience leading teams in development of new product/process introduction proposals and cost estimation
• Experience directly managing process engineering development and launch activities
• Experience in execution of projects for new product/processes including RFQ/Sourcing/Commissioning/Launch
• Experience managing the iron triangle (Cost, Scope, and Timing) on Propulsion programs
• Strong computer skills - particularly in Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills - both orally and in written
• Ability to communicate with Executive/Senior Management
• Successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to travel 10-20% as required to visit Propulsion Division plants and Suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, Electrical and/or Industrial acceptable
• 5 years of industrial project management experience
• Experience in Machining Process Development in both Prismatic and Rotating Machining Applications
• Familiarity with 3D Design and Teamcenter Visualization
• Familiarity with requirement equipment and process types including CNC’s/Automation/Conveyance/Controls/Pressing/Torque
• Experience working with Bargaining Unit Employees