Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Tool Engineer- UPE

stellantisexternalcx; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Tool Engineer to join the North America powertrain team in Kokomo, IN. You will help develop and launch processes that meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

This role supports manufacturing functions across powertrain programs, including battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission, with plants in MI, IN, ON, OH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years in engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and strong communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical data and analysis into executive summaries for presentation.
• Experience embracing cross-functional teams responsible for developing and launching powertrain manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies.
• Support and prioritize NM/NNM powertrain program requests to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with site preparation and machine installation for NM programs.
• Support flow activities to ensure successful implementation and tracking of scope, timing, and cost.
• Participate in SIS methodology deployments and root cause problem solving across plants.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Executive summary presentation

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary role of the Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Tool Engineer- UPE 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 Industrial System (SIS) 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 diploma or GED and 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
• 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 FIVE (5) or more years of manufacturing experience, Powertrain Manufacturing experience a plus
• Preferred FIVE (5) or more years’ experience in program management or multi-tasking environment