Conveyor and Facilities Specialist

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Vehicle Process Engineering GA Conveyor and Facilities Specialist will lead projects in design and installation of conveyors / facilities and equipment for new model launches in North America. The role of this Specialist will develop project documents to support automotive assembly programs, drive continuous improvement to standards, lead conveyor designs and facility installations while meeting the cost and timing requirements of the program. The GA Conveyor and Facilities Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of VPE standards and specifications focused on:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Working knowledge of 3D modeling and native CAD design interfaces
Working knowledge of 2D layout development
Proficiency with project documentation and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of conveyor systems including Power & Free, EMS, FDS, and Skillet

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Hands-on experience creating 2D AutoCAD plan and section view

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain standards for conveyors
Develop standards & unit content matrix for facilities and Productionization equipment
Demo and installation of existing program equipment
Author project documents to include scopes of work and drawings for competitive bid, as well as documents for project management and project execution
Vehicle 3D Carrier design, fabrication, and performance testing
Assembly Station layout and design to optimize assembly operator’s work area
Ensure systems meet required cycle times
Eliminate sources of downtime and micro stops as related to facilities and conveyance
Resolve build issues related to facilities and conveyance
Lead supplier support resources, and corrective actions with methodical documented Kaizen approach
Lead daily launch construction meetings
Manage progress reports to schedule, master plan, and program charter(s)
Address financial and timing concerns with recovery plans and change notifications
Resolve installation issues, liaison with GAPE (General Assembly Process Engineering), Tooling and Industrial Engineering
Support for all conveyor and facilities equipment found within the plant environment
Liaison between VPE and Plant employees