Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Stellantis•Kokomo, IN

23h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer leads Manufacturing Engineering functions for North American powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs. The role guides an Engineering team in developing and launching processes that meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives for new-model, non-new-model, and adaptation programs. The position manages facilities and process-supporting equipment from procurement and design through installation, qualification, and launch. It also supports Stellantis Industrial System initiatives, regional facilities competency needs, and standardization across plants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, or a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of technical or engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization.
Strong oral, written, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to translate technical data and analysis into executive-summary presentations.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data in understandable formats to all levels of the company.
Ability to implement SPW principles and lead effectively in a bargaining-unit environment.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams developing, specifying, building, and launching powertrain manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute large-scale projects on time and within budget.
Ability to lead, teach, coach, and mentor employees effectively.
Strong leadership skills and ability to build and develop teams.
Knowledge of advanced problem-solving skills and ability to manage data analysis, identify root causes, and drive issues to closure.
High demonstration of leadership and teamwork characteristics.
Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must be able to travel 21%–40%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning.
Knowledge of G Suite applications.
Advanced degree.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience; powertrain manufacturing experience is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of program management experience.

Responsibilities

Assess process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies.
Oversee engineering scope definition, requests for quotes, sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air, mist, and coolant collectors and filtration systems.
Manage and prioritize non-new-model powertrain program requests and ensure approved programs are completed on time and within budget.
Manage facilities aspects of new-model programs, including site preparation and machine installation.
Lead program Flow activities and track scope, timing, and cost.
Lead the team in implementing Stellantis Industrial System methodology, including deployment of advanced tools and systematic root-cause problem solving to address risks.
Develop and improve process and equipment standards related to facilities infrastructure.
Support Engine, Transmission, e-components (EDM, Motors), or Chassis (Battery Tray, Cradles, Cross Car Beams) programs.
Drive standardization across plants in all regions.
Lead procurement, design, build, installation, qualification, and launch of facilities and process-supporting equipment and infrastructure.
Support Stellantis Industrial System initiatives.
Provide Center of Competency facilities support for the NAFTA region.