Dispensing Technical Lead

Responsibilities

• Ensuring dispensing equipment suppliers and integrators deliver equipment in conformance with North America Body in White dispensing specifications
• Participate in throughout analysis reviews and present countermeasures for improvement
• Work directly with Product Engineering, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers and integrators for successful joining launch certification
• Maintain and ensure joining Early Equipment Management (EEM) deliverables are reviewed, and approved, within Body in White joining specifications
• Maintain and update certification documentation and specifications
• Provide constant feedback to VPE Body in White management personnel pertaining to equipment operation, productivity and cost / quality improvements
• Work directly with Engineers, Skilled Trades and cross-functional Managers to accomplish project improvement, cost reduction and timing estimates
• Support plant program launches throughout Body in White joining operations
• Conduct dispensing equipment buy-offs
• Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant team members
• Implement cost reduction projects and determine asset reusability
• Support non-new model Body in White dispensing operations by ensuring throughput optimization, equipment supplier support and troubleshooting techniques
• Support the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) Innovation and Early Equipment Management (EEM) pillars
• Lead bi-weekly Dispensing CoC call-ins and ensure KPIs are recorded and maintained
• Develop and maintain the Joining Tech V workbook and buy-off documentation
• Implement and ensure read-across ideas and equipment improvements are communicated throughout North America Body in White dispensing operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)
• Strong understanding of dispensing parameter development, equipment troubleshooting and operation requirements
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated champion of change
• Ability to work overtime and travel as required

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community