Launch Manager Conveyor and Facilities - Vehicle Process Engineering

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Process Engineering General Assembly Conveyor and Facilities Manager will lead projects in design and installation of conveyors / facilities and equipment for new model launches in North America and Canada. The role of this Manager 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma and minimum of 3 years of automotive project experience with conveyance and facilities design, scope of work development, and equipment installation
Strong computer skills - particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, Autodesk, Teamcenter
Excellent communication skills - both orally and in written, outstanding problem solving and analytical skills required
Successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, be self-motivated, be on site, and be able to interface with all levels of management and labor
2D and 3D layout experience is a must, successful candidate will have proven AutoCad skills

Nice To Haves

5 years of industrial project management experience
Familiarity with 3D Carrier Design, and Teamcenter Visualization
Familiarity with multiple conveyor types, Power and Free, EMS, FDS, and Skillet Conveyors
Experience working with plant skilled trades, and installation skilled trades working under the NMA
Experience working with Bargaining Unit Employees

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
Manage daily launch construction meetings
Manage progress reports to schedule, master plan, and program charter(s)
Manage financial and timing concerns with recovery plans and change notifications
Resolve installation issues, liaison with GAPE Tooling and Industrial Engineering
Support for all conveyor and facilities equipment found within the plant environment
Liaison between VPE and Plant employees