Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer – Launch & Optimize

Stellantis Financial Services; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - UPE to join the North America engineering team to develop and launch cost-effective powertrain processes for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

The role supports plant facilities, installation, and standardization across multiple sites, with emphasis on risk mitigation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED with minimum 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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies
• Understand engineering scope definition, RFQs, 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

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Executive summaries

Presentation skills

Cost studies

Strategic planning

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or technical equivalent

Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - UPE to join the North America engineering team to develop and launch cost-effective powertrain processes for NM, NNM, and adaptation programs.

The role supports plant facilities, installation, and standardization across multiple sites, with emphasis on risk mitigation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.