Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-Machining

Stellantis

📍Trenton, MI
Posted May 22, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-Machining

Company

Stellantis

Location

Trenton, MI

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4418057809

Job Description

Responsible for leading all Manufacturing Engineering functions for North America powertrain battery tray/frame, casting, components, engine, and transmission 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 studies

  • Oversee engineering scope definition, Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s), sourcing, technical evaluations, design, manufacturing, and installation of air/mist/coolant collectors and filtration

  • Manage and prioritize the Non-New Model (NNM) powertrain programs requests and ensure that approved programs are completed on time and within budget

  • Manage all New Model (NM) program’s facilities aspects including site preparation and machine installation

  • Lead Flow activities on programs ensuring successful implementation and tracking of the Iron Triangle (Scope, Timing, and Cost)

  • Lead their team 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.

  • Support the Engine Manufacturing Plants located in Dundee (MI), Trenton (MI), Kokomo (IN) and Saltillo (MX); Transmission Plants in Kokomo and Tipton (IN); Casting Plants in Kokomo (IN) and Etobicoke (ON), while maintaining a relationship with the Global CoC initiatives.

  • Drive standardization across plants in all regions

  • Strongly partner to contribute to Product Design for Manufacturing processes

  • Lead procurement, design, build, install, qualification and launch of facilities and process supporting equipment and infrastructure

  • Support Stellantis Production Way initiatives

  • Center of Competency facilities support for NAFTA region

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or technical equivalent, advanced degree preferred

  • Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience, Powertrain Manufacturing experience a plus

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in program management or multi-tasking environment

  • Must be able to work and interact with all levels of the organization

  • Must have strong oral, written, presentation and organizational skills

  • Must have knowledge about GD&T, Statistical Process Control knowledge, tooling, jigs & fixture design, machining processes

  • Ability to translate technical data and analysis into an executive summary format for presentation

  • Ability to analyze, interpret and present data to all levels of the company in easily understandable formats

  • Ability to implement SPW principles and ability to lead effectively in a bargaining unit environment

  • Ability to embrace cross-functional teams responsible for developing, specifying, building, and launching powertrain manufacturing processes

  • Demonstrated abilities to plan and execute large scale projects in time and budget

  • Ability to effectively lead, teach, coach and mentor employees

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop the best teams

  • 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 a plus

  • High demonstration of leadership and teamwork characteristics

  • Autocad, Teamcenter, 3D modelling Software use like Solidworks, NX, Microsoft Office intermediate or advance knowledge, G Suite applications a plus

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you apply GD&T and SPC when developing process and equipment standards for machining operations like engine or transmission components?
  • 2.Walk me through your approach to managing the technical evaluation, design, and installation of air, mist, and coolant collectors and filtration systems in a machining environment.
  • 3.Can you explain how you would manage the facilities aspects of a New Model (NM) program, specifically regarding site preparation and machine installation, while maintaining the Iron Triangle?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to lead a cross-functional team to launch a manufacturing process under a tight timeline. How did you ensure successful implementation?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you used systematic root cause problem-solving to address a critical machining or equipment issue. What methodology did you use?
  • 3.Give an example of how you effectively led, coached, or mentored your team while working in a bargaining unit environment.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are managing a Non-New Model (NNM) program and a critical supplier has just informed you that a key piece of equipment will be delayed by four weeks, threatening your budget and delivery timeline. How do you handle this?
  • 2.Product Design has released a new battery tray design that is difficult to manufacture with our current machining fixtures, risking quality and cost targets. How do you approach this to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM)?

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Powertrain ManufacturingMachining ProcessesGD&TStatistical Process ControlProgram ManagementIron TriangleRoot Cause Problem SolvingDesign for ManufacturingStellantis Production WayEquipment InstallationBargaining UnitNX/Solidworks

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