Internal Logistics Engineering - Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Specialist

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Logistics Engineering - Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Specialist leads all aspects of PIV planning for new and existing model activities. This includes establishing and maintaining standard PIV equipment definitions, defining sizing and capacity requirements, and managing the development and review of plant PIV procurement projects, including implementation timelines for fleet integration. The role also involves defining and executing PIV charging strategies, researching and implementing new technologies with financial analysis, and maintaining the master PIV fleet inventory. Key responsibilities extend to coordinating annual capacity and application audits, conducting PIV maintenance audits, and developing countermeasures for issues. The specialist establishes standard PIV training plans, coordinates fleet deployment with various departments, and collaborates with Purchasing for vendor management and equipment activities. Furthermore, the role ensures the application of Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) principles for PIV fleets and safety, and assists plants with Autonomous Maintenance (AM)/Preventive Maintenance (PM) standards for PIVs and charging equipment. The position also covers the management of Automated/Autonomous Material Handling Equipment, including maintaining fleet inventory, conducting annual capacity reviews, ensuring maintenance per supplier specifications, performing maintenance audits, and coordinating equipment reuse or transfer.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in PIV fleet and charging system implementation and management.
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in automated material handling equipment management and maintenance.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data management skills required.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of powered industrial vehicle (PIV) planning for new and non-new model activities.
Establish and maintain standard PIV equipment definitions with plants and purchasing, while ensuring compatibility with plant operations.
Define PIV Sizing/Capacity requirements (vehicle sizing, features needed).
Lead the development and review of plant PIV procurement projects while managing implementation timelines for fleet integration for new and carryover model launches.
Define PIV charging strategy and execution, including traditional battery room set up/installation, rapid charge set up/installation, off-site charging set up/installation, etc.
Research, validate and implement new technologies (fuel cells, rapid charge, etc.), including NPV and/or benefit/cost analysis.
Maintain the master PIV fleet inventory, coordinate annual capacity and application audits with plant and safety leads, and conduct PIV maintenance audits at NA facilities while developing countermeasures for chronic and emerging issues.
Establish standard PIV training plans for plant use based on corporate safety guidelines.
Coordinate turn-in, transfer, procurement and deployment of PIV fleets with plant material handling engineers and finance controllers.
Collaborate with Purchasing to manage vendors and oversee rental, leasing, and purchasing activities for PIV equipment.
Apply Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) principles to all applicable areas of PIV fleets.
Help plant with Autonomous Maintenance (AM)/Preventive Maintenance (PM) standards/calendars for PIVs and Charging Equipment in TMS.
Ensure Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) best practices for PIV safety are executed.
Maintain master Automated/Autonomous mobile equipment (AGVs, AFTs, ATUs and AMRs, chargers) fleet inventory and conduct annual capacity reviews.
Ensure equipment maintenance performed as per supplier specifications.
Conduct maintenance audits at NA facilities and provide countermeasures for chronic and/or emerging issues.
Coordinate reuse, turn-in and/or transfer of automated equipment with plant finance, material handling engineers, purchasing and suppliers.