Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

stellantisexternalcx; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering team to develop and launch processes for safety, quality, delivery, and cost across NM, NNM, and adaptation programs. This role supports North America powertrain with battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs.

The position covers cost studies, RFQ sourcing, design, manufacturing, and installation activities, and drives standardization across plants in MI, IN, OH, MX, and ON while

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED with 3 years engineering 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
• Cross-functional teams experience in powertrain manufacturing
• Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning
• Microsoft Office intermediate/advanced

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies
• Understand RFQ scope, sourcing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration
• Support NM/NNM programs to meet schedule and budget
• Assist site preparation and machine installation for NM facilities
• Track and drive the Iron Triangle: scope, timing, cost
• Participate in Stellantis Production Way (SPW) deployment and root-cause problem solving
• Develop/improve process and equipment standards for facilities infrastructure
• Coordinate manufacturing plants across MI, IN, MX, ON, OH and drive standardization

Skills

Process change

RFQ handling

Root cause analysis

Cost studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Powertrain knowledge

Data analysis

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPW methodology

Job description

The primary role of the Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer is to participate within an 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 position supports all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs.

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.
• 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:

• High school degree or GED and 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
• 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 5 or more years manufacturing experience, Powertrain Manufacturing experience a plus
• Preferred 5 or more years’ experience in program management or multi-tasking environment