Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-UPE

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) seeks a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-UPE to support North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs. You will partner with an engineering team to develop and launch processes ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost across NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

The role requires travel 21–40% and collaboration across plants in MI, IN, ON, MX, and OH, aligning with SIS and shop-floor improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate data into executive summaries.
• Experience with cost studies and strategic planning.
• Willingness to travel 21–40%.

Responsibilities

• Assess process changes and investment needs for cost studies.
• Define scope with RFQs, sourcing, design, and installation of components.
• Support NM/NNM powertrain program needs and budget.
• Assist NM facilities including site prep and machine installation.
• Track scope, timing and cost to meet goals.
• Drive SIS methodology and root cause problem solving across plants.

Skills

Engineering

Cost studies

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

Education

Bachelor in related technical discipline

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-UPE - Assembly will support all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs.

Their primary role 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.

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 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
• 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) in conjunction with Global Center of Competency initiatives
• Drive standardization across plants in all regions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related technical discipline OR high school diploma/GED with minimum THREE (3) years of experience in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• 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 products
• 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
• Must be able to travel 21%-40%

Preferred Qualifications

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

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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