Engineering Group Lead

The Engineering Group Lead is a professional responsible for overseeing and optimizing the high-pressure die casting process in a manufacturing setting. This involves managing resources, ensuring quality, up-time, and improving efficiency in the production of die-cast components while utilizing advanced Stellantis Production Way (SPW) tools.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Leading Engineers in attainment of continuous improvement goals of operations and implementation of new model launches and non-new model capacity improvements.
• Must have excellent project management skills, capable of creating project schedules, maintaining project budgets/forecasts, and tracking/closing open issues.
• Capable of supporting / creating budgetary cost estimates for new and retool studies.
• Participate in simultaneous engineering activities and suppliers on new model programs.
• Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross functional team.
• Actively participate and intervene in project development in the area(s) of responsibility to reduce/eliminate waste.
• Drive HPDC (High Pressure Die Cast) lines and processes to fully PPAP’d requirements at 70% OPE
• Drive kaizen/projects with Engineering Team in areas of waste defined through prioritization.
• Ability to present during plant / project reviews to all levels of leadership of the organization.
• Train, coach, and support the deployment of sophisticated SPW tools on more complex problems (e.g. major and advanced projects utilizing statistical methods to reduce variation).
• Offer hands on trouble-shooting support to the assigned Technical Engineers and Maintenance Support Team in securing/improving OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of process equipment including the improvement of MTBF (mean time between faults) and reduction in MTTR (mean time between repairs).
• Oversee/ensure the updating of all process equipment related documentation including, but not limited to:
• Tool and operation sheets, machine drawings, tool drawings,
• PFMEA's (process failure model effects analysis), control plans,
• OPL's (one point lessons),
• EWO's (emergency work order), software back-up programs, etc.
• Lead efforts for spare parts definition and cataloging in the business unit assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Proven experience in high-pressure die casting processes.
• Knowledge of die design, tooling, and metal casting techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools.
• Create/support new business cost studies as required.
• Must be able to lead and coach engineers in problem solving methodologies.
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of business metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and able to handle multiple tasks and work with all levels of management, union and other organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Travel 20/40%
  
  

EOE / Disability / Veteran

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.

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
  
  

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
  
  

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.