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