The Vehicle Process Engineering - Dispensing Technical Lead is responsible for ensuring the successful integration and launch of joining equipment, within the Body Shop, while supporting non-new model activities. Additional responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring dispensing equipment suppliers and integrators deliver equipment in conformance with North America Body in White dispensing specifications
- Participate in throughout analysis reviews and present countermeasures for improvement
- Work directly with Product Engineering, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers and integrators for successful joining launch certification
- Ensure joining Early Equipment Management (EEM) deliverables are reviewed, and approved, within Body in White joining specifications
- Maintain and ensure joining dispensing certification is maintained throughout the launch process
- Provide constant feedback to VPE Body in White management personnel pertaining to equipment operation, productivity and cost / quality improvements
- Work directly with Engineers, Skilled Trades and cross-functional Managers to accomplish project improvement, cost reduction and timing estimates
- Support plant program launches throughout Body in White joining operations
- Conduct dispensing equipment buy-offs
- Maintain and update certification documentation and specifications
- Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant team members
- Implement cost reduction projects and determine asset reusability
- Support non-new model Body in White dispensing operations by ensuring throughput optimization, equipment supplier support and troubleshooting techniques
- Support the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) Innovation and Early Equipment Management (EEM) pillars
- Lead bi-weekly Dispensing CoC call-ins and ensure KPIs are recorded and maintained
- Maintain and update dispensing equipment and certification specifications
- Develop and maintain the Joining Tech V workbook and buy-off documentation
- Implement and ensure read-across ideas and equipment improvements are communicated throughout North America Body in White dispensing operations
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)
- Knowledge of Nordson, Atlas Copco, IDS and additional dispensing equipment suppliers
- Strong understanding of dispensing parameter development, equipment troubleshooting and operation requirements
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Travel domestic and international required
- Self-motivated champion of change
- Ability to work overtime and travel as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)