Early Logistics Product Material Handling Engineer Manager

The Early Logistics Product Material Handling Engineer Manager will be responsible for the development of initial cost estimates based on available project information, average rack costs, estimated density, and fleet size. This position requires interfacing with part release engineers, stamping engineering and manufacturing engineering staff frequently to represent the MLM organization's interests. The selected candidate will identify primary causal factors or opportunities to reduce rack fleet investment cost, increase container density, reduce plant manpower, logistics and in-system damage. The candidate will initiate studies as well as participate in Make / Buy, What If, and CCD studies. Density studies will be completed in NX CAD software to support business cases summarizing impacts to MLM for various alternatives. The Manager will act as the primary point of contact for a vehicle program to meet deadlines and report on program specific KPIs and KAIs. Working with the Rack Design and Build group, they will direct the development of Standard Design Criteria documentation on a commodity basis and maintain Stellantis MLM Standards. The candidate will also have responsibility to lead a small team of Early Logistics Product Material Handling Engineering Specialists.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• 5 years of experience in rack fabrication, rack design, material handling program management, vehicle assembly, or material flow
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Proactive with communication and able to follow up on open items with all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Capability to develop value stream maps including associated business cases
• Utilize Google Suite applications, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize and communicate data effectively
• Proficient with NX/Teamcenter software to create and modify existing 3D CAD models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain, or equivalent
• CCD process experience
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience presenting to Senior Management
• Vehicle assembly process knowledge
• Experience designing racks for BIW and GA commodities: over the road, SPD, and WIP scenarios
• Highly rated for leadership and teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills