As part of our company's performance transformation, we're investing in skills and knowledge to improve our problem-solving efficiency and effectiveness. Organized into cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing, engineering and supplier quality, the reactive problem solvers work together to solve product quality issues and reduce warranty issues.
Currently, we are seeking a Black Belt Engineer professional to join our PRS Quality organization. The Black Belt Engineer will be responsible for the resolution of Product Development, Launch and Serial Life issues and develop strategy to enable the team to expedientialy identify Root Cause. The Black Belt Engineer will provide cross functional problem-solving support teams globally.
Specifically, the Black Belt Engineer must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution of Propulsion Systems opportunities. The selected individual will have a "big picture" approach to problem solving and issue resolution -- the ability to reach from discontinuity. The candidate must display a level of passion and energy to achieve success.
The Black Belt Engineer must be able to apply advanced problem-solving tools to resolve non-conformance issues. The selected candidate can quickly and accurately frame issue(s), identify the problem(s), and provide effective resolutions. The Black Belt Engineer will lead, direct and assertively seek solutions to root cause, as well as direct projects as the subject matter expert in reactive problem-solving methodologies. The selected candidate will serve as a coach and mentor of Kepner-Tregoe and Shainin techniques and coach new candidates the correct usage of the problem-solving methodologies. The Black Belt Engineer will also serve as a "company standard" in leading other employees in problem solving. The selected candidate will identify root cause to support the development of robust solutions. The Black Belt Engineer will also plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Determine root cause quickly and factually define and frame problem issues, identify the root cause, and provide support to engineering in selection of effective resolutions
- Apply advanced problem-solving tools to resolve quality and non-conformance issues
- Serve as a coach and a mentor of Kepner - Tregoe and Shainin Red X techniques
- Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple Quality projects
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, manufacturing, Quality, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Statistics
- Minimum of 8 years problem solving experience in manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
- Project coaching experience/expertise in Shainin and KT Problem Solving Methodologies
- Certified Shainin Red X Journeyman
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Ability to freely cross international boarders
Skills Required
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, manufacturing, Quality, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Statistics
- Minimum of 8 years problem solving experience in manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
- Project coaching experience/expertise in Shainin and KT Problem Solving Methodologies
- Certified Shainin Red X Journeyman
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
- Ability to freely cross international borders
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
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