Manufacturing Study Specialist - Industrial Strategy

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Family building benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Income protection & insurance options

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement & volunteer time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Study Specialist to coordinate investment in manufacturing studies for next generation programs. The specialist will lead the study team, liaise with Product Engineering and technical estimation specialists, and audit final deliverables.

The role also coordinates Product, Industrial, Allocation, and Global Product Committee activities, ensures accurate investment values based on scope, and promotes DTM principles to close gaps between framing and forecast,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; engineering background preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with strong process/tooling knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of manufacturing studies for next-gen programs.
• Lead study team and liaise with Product Engineering and estimation specialists.
• Audit final deliverables and prepare committee meeting materials.
• Push DTM principles to reduce capex and align framing with forecast.

Skills

Manufacturing expertise BIW/Paint/GA/2

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Interfacing with management levels

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Manufacturing Study Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development of investment in manufacturing studies for next generation and new model programs. The Specialist will lead, facilitate and coordinate the activities of the study team, serve as the liaison with Product Engineering and technical estimation specialists as well as develop and audit final deliverables. The Specialist will also coordinate Product Committee, Industrial Committee, Allocation Committee, and Global Product Committee meeting preparation activities, ensure manufacturing related information is properly utilized, confirm proper investment values based on scope and resolve conflicts with the engineering teams. The study specialist will be empowered to push Design to Manufacturing (DTM) principles to reduce overall capex requirements and reduce the gap between framing and forecast. The person in this position will be expected to effectively communicate with and routinely present to senior management in engineering, product development, program management and manufacturing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes/tooling with a focus on Body in White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly, Logistics, Stamping and/or Quality
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong organizational/project management skills
• Self-Motivated, with ability to handle multiple projects at once and able to successfully achieve results under time pressure
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of management while establishing and maintaining lines of communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Vehicle Assembly and/or Vehicle Launch experience
• Experience with cost estimation for tooling and automation within the manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of the vehicle development process and DTM principles
• Travel required: 10-20% (plant visits and field checks)

Our Benefits - Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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.

EOE / Disability / Veteran