The primary role of the Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer is to participate within an 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. This position supports all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission programs.
Main responsibilities include:
- Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studies
- Understand engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration
- Support and prioritize the Non-New Model (NNM) powertrain programs requests and ensure that approved programs are completed on time and within budget
- Support all New Model (NM) program’s facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installation
- Support flow activities on programs ensuring successful implementation and tracking of the Iron Triangle (Scope, Timing, and Cost)
- Participate in the implementation of Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) 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.
- Manufacturing Plants located in Dundee, Michigan (MI), Trenton, Michigan (MI), Kokomo, Indiana (IN) and Saltillo, Mexico (MX); Transmission Plants in Kokomo and Tipton, Indiana (IN); Casting Plants in Kokomo, Indiana (IN) and Etobicoke, Ontario (ON), Toledo, Ohio (OH), while maintaining a relationship with the Global CoC initiatives.
- Drive standardization across plants in all regions
Basic Qualifications:
- High school degree or GED and 3 years of experience in engineering or a related technical field
- Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills
- Ability to translate technical data and analysis into an executive summary format for presentation in easily understandable formats
- Ability to embrace cross-functional teams responsible for developing, specifying, building, and launching powertrain manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of advanced problem-solving skills and ability to manage data analysis to identify root causes and attack them to closure
- Knowledge of cost studies and strategic planning
- Microsoft Office intermediate or advance knowledge
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or technical equivalent
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Preferred 5 or more years manufacturing experience, Powertrain Manufacturing experience a plus
- Preferred 5 or more years’ experience in program management or multi-tasking environment
Skills Required
- High school degree or GED and 3 years of experience in engineering or a related technical field
- Ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills
- Knowledge of advanced problem-solving skills and ability to manage data analysis to identify root causes
- Microsoft Office intermediate or advanced knowledge
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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