Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Powertrain Assembly)

About the role

Lead projects in design and cost estimation of Assembly systems for Propulsion Systems, including Engines, Transmissions, e-Drives, and e-Motors as indicated by requirements in the Long Range Plan. This includes Automation, facilities, and all other equipment for new model launches in North America, Canada, and Mexico. Apply Process Standards developed by the Underbody Process Engineering (UPE) group to develop proposals for new product introductions, including process design, layout, and cost estimations (Capital, Tooling, and Expense).

Responsibilities

• Develop Process Cost Estimates
• Develop Initial Labor/Manpower Estimates
• Develop Concept Layouts and Representations
• Perform Product Feasibility Analyses
• Identify DTM Opportunities to improve key KPI’s (Cost, Quality, and Throughput)
• Prepare process proposal documents for handoff to UPE team for execution after governance of program
• Apply UPE standards and specifications

Requirements

• 15 years of automotive project experience with emphasis on Assembly systems development (either Engine or Transmission)
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience leading teams in development of new product/process introduction proposals and cost estimation
• Experience directly managing process engineering development and launch activities
• Experience in execution of projects for new product/processes including RFQ/Sourcing/Commissioning/Launch
• Experience managing the iron triangle (Cost, Scope, and Timing) on Propulsion programs
• Strong computer skills - particularly in Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills - both orally and in written
• Ability to communicate with Executive/Senior Management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to travel 10-20% as required to visit Propulsion Division plants and Suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical preferred, Electrical and/or Industrial acceptable
• 5 years of industrial project management experience
• Familiarity with 3D Design and Teamcenter Visualization
• Familiarity with requirement equipment and process types including Automation/Conveyance/Controls/Pressing/Torque
• Experience working with Bargaining Unit Employees

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program)
• Family Building Benefit (fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, gestational surrogacy)
• Generous Paid Time Off (17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day; vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, fully paid parental leave)
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans (employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions; employer contribution regardless of employee contribution)
• Income Protection & Insurance Options (employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness)
• Company Vehicle Lease Program (eligible employees and immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles; exclusive discounts on Stellantis products)
• Support for Growth and Giving Back (tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, 18 paid volunteer hours annually)