Underbody Process Engineering Standards Specialist- Assembly

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Underbody Process Engineering Standards Specialist - Assembly in Auburn Hills, MI. The role develops propulsion assembly specifications, standards, and process sheets for engines, transmissions, e-Drives, and e-Motors, guiding advanced process development and cost estimation through early phases.

The position emphasizes simultaneous engineering, concept layouts, and handoff to Industrial Strategy, with travel to Propulsion Division plants and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical preferred.
• 10+ years in automotive project experience focused on engine or transmission assembly.
• Experience developing propulsion assembly specifications, standards, process sheets, advanced concepts, and early cost estimates.
• Experience managing advanced process development, validation, industrialization handoff, and launch support.
• Experience supporting product and process introductions from definition through RFQ, sourcing, commissioning, launch, and execution handoff.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to communicate with executive and senior management.
• Strong team collaboration; travel 10-20% to Propulsion Division plants and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain propulsion assembly specifications, standards, design rules, and process sheets
• Lead advanced assembly process development, validation, and continuous improvement
• Define process assumptions, equipment requirements, automation concepts, and facility interfaces
• Develop near-term advanced process cost estimates, assumptions, and methods
• Establish the documentation, readiness criteria, and handoff to transition cost estimation to Industrial Strategy
• Develop concept layouts and process representations
• Assess product and process feasibility through simultaneous engineering
• Identify DTM opportunities to improve cost, quality, and throughput
• Prepare standards, process sheets, cost assumptions, and open items for UPE execution handoff

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter Visualization

3D design

Job description

The Underbody Process Engineering Standards Specialist - Assembly will develop and maintain advanced manufacturing processes, specifications, standards, and process sheets for propulsion systems assembly, including engines, transmissions, e-Drives, and e-Motors. Working through simultaneous engineering, the role will define assembly concepts, automation, facilities, and equipment requirements for North American product and process launches. Near term, the role will also develop advanced process cost estimates, assumptions, and methods. This responsibility will transition to Industrial Strategy once the standards, documentation, and handoff requirements are established.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain propulsion assembly specifications, standards, design rules, and process sheets
• Lead advanced assembly process development, validation, and continuous improvement
• Define process assumptions, equipment requirements, automation concepts, and facility interfaces
• Develop near-term advanced process cost estimates, assumptions, and methods
• Establish the documentation, readiness criteria, and handoff to transition cost estimation to Industrial Strategy
• Develop concept layouts and process representations
• Assess product and process feasibility through simultaneous engineering
• Identify DTM opportunities to improve cost, quality, and throughput
• Prepare standards, process sheets, cost assumptions, and open items for UPE execution handoff

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years of automotive project experience focused on engine or transmission assembly systems
• Experience developing propulsion assembly specifications, standards, process sheets, advanced concepts, and early cost estimates
• Experience managing advanced process development, validation, industrialization handoff, and launch support
• Experience supporting product and process introductions from advanced definition through RFQ, sourcing, commissioning, launch, and execution handoff
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with executive and senior management
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Ability to travel 10-20% to Propulsion Division plants and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical preferred, electrical or industrial acceptable
• Minimum (FIVE) 5 years of industrial project management experience
• Familiarity with 3D design and Teamcenter Visualization
• Familiarity with propulsion assembly processes and equipment, including automation, conveyance, controls, pressing, torque, testing, and error proofing

The Underbody Process Engineering Standards Specialist - Assembly will develop and maintain advanced manufacturing processes, specifications, standards, and process sheets for propulsion systems assembly, including engines, transmissions, e-Drives, and e-Motors. Working through simultaneous engineering, the role will define assembly concepts, automation, facilities, and equipment requirements for North American product and process launches. Near term, the role will also develop advanced process cost estimates, assumptions, and methods. This responsibility will transition to Industrial Strategy once the standards, documentation, and handoff requirements are established.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain propulsion assembly specifications, standards, design rules, and process sheets
• Lead advanced assembly process development, validation, and continuous improvement
• Define process assumptions, equipment requirements, automation concepts, and facility interfaces
• Develop near-term advanced process cost estimates, assumptions, and methods
• Establish the documentation, readiness criteria, and handoff to transition cost estimation to Industrial Strategy
• Develop concept layouts and process representations
• Assess product and process feasibility through simultaneous engineering
• Identify DTM opportunities to improve cost, quality, and throughput
• Prepare standards, process sheets, cost assumptions, and open items for UPE execution handoff

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.