Vehicle Launch Program Lead

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, AL is seeking a Jr. Project Specialist to support MCE Launch Standards for new model launches throughout the entire process. The role collaborates with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering to ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop pilot schedules, track KPI/KAIs, and escalate risks while driving improvements in productivity and quality across stations and plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to automotive or engineering.
• 3+ years of automotive experience.
• Program management experience or training.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a team and interface with all levels of management.
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MEDDs

PentaSap

PFS

FIS

Manufacturing Portal

MCE Global Portal

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn, AL is seeking a Jr. Project Specialist to support MCE Launch Standards for new model launches throughout the entire process. The role collaborates with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and Product Engineering to ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop pilot schedules, track KPI/KAIs, and escalate risks while driving improvements in productivity and quality across stations and plants.