General Assembly Feasibility Lead
About the role
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering General Assembly Feasibility Lead will oversee General Assembly (GA) activities across new and mid-cycle action (MCA) programs. This role involves providing direction to manufacturing feasibility specialists, driving product design to meet manufacturing requirements, and coordinating with internal manufacturing customers and the Product team through co-location. The lead will propose alternative product solutions to resolve issues and develop Design to Manufacturing proposals to optimize capital expenditure (Capex).
Additional responsibilities include supporting future Plant Loading studies, leading Vertical Integration for Make/Buy alignment, developing detailed Process Maps, ensuring Feasibility studies are performed in the plant environment, and leading Change Management meetings to align product processes and tooling. The role also involves managing General Assembly KPIs, ensuring Design to Manufacturing and Feasibility requirements are implemented in Product Design prior to Tool Kick-Off (TKO), and providing high-visibility weekly updates to Stellantis management. Travel to assembly plants to support Workplace Integration (WPI) and Launch activities is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direction to manufacturing Feasibility specialists.
- Drive product design to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Coordinate internal manufacturing customers with the Product team through co-location.
- Propose alternative product solutions to drive issue closure.
- Develop Design to Manufacturing proposals to optimize Capex.
- Support future Plant Loading studies.
- Lead Vertical Integration for Make/Buy alignment.
- Develop detailed Process Maps.
- Ensure Feasibility studies are performed in the plant environment.
- Lead Change Management meetings to align product process and tooling.
- Manage General Assembly KPIs.
- Ensure Design to Manufacturing and Feasibility requirements are implemented in Product Design prior to TKO.
- Develop high-visibility weekly updates for Stellantis management.
- Travel to assembly plants to support WPI and Launch activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- 8+ years of Manufacturing/Product engineering experience, with knowledge of manufacturing/plant operations and Product design.
- Strong knowledge of GA manufacturing processes, tooling, and carriers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly).
- Self-motivated and able to achieve results under time pressure.
- Ability to work with all levels of management while establishing and maintaining lines of communication.
- Superior teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- 10+ years of Manufacturing/Product engineering experience, with knowledge of manufacturing and plant operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
- Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays, including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
- Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
- Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually.