Product & Process Specialist

The Product Process Specialist will be responsible for managing designated manufacturing processes in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Product Process Specialist (PPS) will be responsible for ensuring conformance of processes and coordinating engineering, tooling and quality changes in their assigned area/department. The selected candidate will coordinate all safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale initiatives. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members (both bargaining unit and supervisory) regarding SPW techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation. The PPS will interface with AME, Program Management, Product Engineering and Supplier Quality to assure compliance to build requirements as well as to drive product changes necessary to improve quality.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Responsible for the direct supervision of bargaining unit employees
• Manage Process Sheets through Advanced Manufacturing Planning System (AMPS), propose modifications and guarantee process standardization across all shifts 
• Analyze quality data, prioritize issues based on quality data and provide recommendations for improvement to the team 
• Manage and lead part/process changes that affect the floor
• Audit and manage process parameters and identify optimal strategy based on CP-CPK results 
• Root cause vehicle dimensional parameter issues to improve quality metrics
• Ensure non-conforming parts are identified and processed 
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Engineers and other roles in continuous improvement activities
• Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment 
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical / engineering discipline; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, quality control methods and statistical process control (SPC)
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing supervisory experience
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing 
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents, technical standards and design specifications
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation 
  
  

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 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.

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