Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-Machining at Stellantis in Kokomo, Indiana

Job Description:

Responsible for leading all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs. Their primary role is to guide their Engineering team to develop and launch processes that meet all objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost for both new model (NM), non-new model (NNM), and adaptation programs.

Main responsibilities include:

• Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies


• Oversee engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ's), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration


• Manage and prioritize the Non-New Model (NNM) powertrain programs requests and ensure that approved programs are completed on time and within budget


• Manage all New Model (NM) program's facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installation


• Lead Flow activities on programs ensuring successful implementation and tracking of the Iron Triangle (Scope, Timing, and Cost)


• Lead their team in the implementation of Stellantis Production Way (SPW) methodology, supporting all activities including deployment of advanced SPW tools and guide systematic root cause problem solving methods to attack risks


• Development/improvement of process and equipment standards related to facilities infrastructure.


• Support the Engine, Transmission, e-components (EDM, Motors) or Chassis (Battery Tray, Cradles, Cross Car Beams) Manufacturing Plants located in Dundee (MI), Trenton (MI), Kokomo (IN) and Saltillo (MX); Transmission Plants in Kokomo and Tipton (IN); Casting Plants in Kokomo (IN) and Etobicoke (ON), Toledo (OH), while maintaining a relationship with the Global CoC initiatives.


• Drive standardization across plants in all regions


• Lead procurement, design, build, install, qualification and launch of facilities and process supporting equipment and infrastructure


• Support Stellantis Production Way initiatives


• Center of Competency facilities support for NAFTA region