Dispensing Technical Lead

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)