Job Location : Kokomo,IN, USA
Job DescriptionThe UPE Engineering Group Lead is responsible for leading Manufacturing Engineering functions for powertrain/propulsion 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 Emotor manufacturing including stator and rotor assembly.Main responsibilities include:Perform assessments for process changes and related investment requirements for cost studiesOversee engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ's), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of manufacturing equipment of electric hairpin stators and rotor assembly equipment.Manage all New Model (NM) program's facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installationLead 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 risksDevelopment/improvement of process and equipment standards related to manufacturing engineering specifically for electric hairpin stator and rotor assembly.Lead industrialization for process design and installation of electric motor hairpin Stator and Rotor line manufacturing lines in Kokomo Indiana.Drive standardization across plants in all regions Lead procurement, design, build, install, qualification and launch of facilities and process supporting equipment and infrastructureSupport Stellantis Production Way initiatives Requirements:Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical equivalentMinimum 3-5 years manufacturing experienceMinimum of 3 years' experience with electric hairpin stator and rotor manufacturing. (to fill one or both positions)Ability to implement SPW principles and ability to lead effectively in a bargaining unit environmentKnowledge 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 a plus.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree preferredAbility to translate technical data and analysis into an executive summary format for presentationPowertrain Manufacturing experience a plusSpecific E-motor skill sets:Experience in high volume electrical motor manufacturing including:STATOR:Paper folding/slot insertionWinding experience for stators - Hair-pin forming/bending experience preferredLaser welding copper (hair-pins and buss-bars)Impregnation/trickling of stator windingsElectrical testing of finished statorROTOR:Magnet insertionAssembly of rotor including segment stacks to rotor shaftTransfer molding / epoxy bonding for magnets as well as mechanical magnet retentionRotor balancingElectrical testing of finished rotorRequirementsThe UPE Engineering Group Lead is responsible for leading Manufacturing Engineering functions for powertrain/propulsion 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 studiesOversee engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ's), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of manufacturing equipment.Manage and prioritize the Non-New Model (NNM) powertrain programs requests and ensure that approved programs are completed on time and within budgetManage all New Model (NM) program's facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installationLead 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 risksDevelopment/improvement of process and equipment standards related to manufacturing engineeringSupport the Propulsion Manufacturing Plants located in Kokomo Indiana while maintaining a relationship with the North American and 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