Senior Project Support Specialist - MCE

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Sr. Project Specialist to support MCE Launch Standards for new model launches across the full lifecycle. The role collaborates with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering on launch activities.

Initial assignment will be Toledo, OH, with eventual reporting to Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion. You will drive KPI tracking and issue escalation with teams across the plant network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years automotive or manufacturing experience.
• Program management experience or training.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and labor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to launch a New Vehicle on time and within budget.
• Create and track resource plans, WBS, and master plan.
• Track budget status and escalate issues.
• Lead Steering Committee meetings; escalate risks.
• Develop pilot schedules and monitor plan vs. actual with daily meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Change agent

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MEDDs

PentaSap

PFS

FIS

Manufacturing Portal

MCE Global Portal

Job description

The Sr. Project Specialist is responsible for support of MCE Launch Standards for new model launches during the entire launch process. The position will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering on all matters relating to Project Launch activities.

Current assignment will be based out of Toledo, OH with reporting structure to Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional team to successfully Launch a New Vehicle on time within budget
• Create & Track to Resource Plans / WBS / Master Plan
• Track Status to Budget
• Lead Steering Committee & Escalate Issues Accordingly
• Develop Pilot Schedules. Track Plan vs Actual with Daily Pilot Meetings and Reports
• Manage KPI / KAIs & PDP timing & Escalate Risks
• IH Review Preparation / Execution
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and elevate priority concerns
• Work closely with Team leads, Quality, and Engineering to ensure objectives are met at the station and plant levels.
• Build relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing to comprehend the new product requirements and sequence of build.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Work with functional managers and operation managers to improve productivity, quality, and output.
• Support Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) as it relates to Launch Domain and WPI

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 or more years of Automotive experience
• Program management experience / training
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills
• experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with all levels of management and labor
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree
• Working Knowledge of MEDDs, PentaSap, PFS, FIS, Manufacturing Portal, and MCE Global Portal

The Sr. Project Specialist is responsible for support of MCE Launch Standards for new model launches during the entire launch process. The position will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering on all matters relating to Project Launch activities.

Current assignment will be based out of Toledo, OH with reporting structure to Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional team to successfully Launch a New Vehicle on time within budget
• Create & Track to Resource Plans / WBS / Master Plan
• Track Status to Budget
• Lead Steering Committee & Escalate Issues Accordingly
• Develop Pilot Schedules. Track Plan vs Actual with Daily Pilot Meetings and Reports
• Manage KPI / KAIs & PDP timing & Escalate Risks
• IH Review Preparation / Execution
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and elevate priority concerns
• Work closely with Team leads, Quality, and Engineering to ensure objectives are met at the station and plant levels.
• Build relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing to comprehend the new product requirements and sequence of build.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Work with functional managers and operation managers to improve productivity, quality, and output.
• Support Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) as it relates to Launch Domain and WPI

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 or more years of Automotive experience
• Program management experience / training
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills
• experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with all levels of management and labor
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Master's Degree
• Working Knowledge of MEDDs, PentaSap, PFS, FIS, Manufacturing Portal, and MCE Global Portal

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.