The Jr. Project Specialist is responsible for support of MCE Launch Standards for new model launches during the entire launch process. The position will interact with Corporate Planning, Production Management, Vehicle Process Engineering, and
Product Engineering on all matters relating to Project Launch activities.

Current assignment will be based out of Toledo, OH with reporting structure to Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI upon project completion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a cross-functional team to successfully Launch a New Vehicle on time within budget
• Create & Track to Resource Plans / WBS / Master Plan
• Track Status to Budget
• Lead Steering Committee & Escalate Issues Accordingly
• Develop Pilot Schedules. Track Plan vs Actual with Daily Pilot Meetings and Reports
• Manage KPI / KAIs & PDP timing & Escalate Risks
• IH Review Preparation / Execution
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and escalate priority concerns
• Work closely with Team leads, Quality, and Engineering to ensure objectives are met at the station and plant levels.
• Build relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing to comprehend the new product requirements and sequence of build.
• Develop and improve work methods.
• Work with functional managers and operation managers to improve productivity, quality, and output.
• Support Stellantis Industrial System (SIS) as it relates to Launch Domain and WPI

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 or more years of Automotive experience
• Program management experience / training
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills
• experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with all levels of management and labor
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Master’s Degree
• Working Knowledge of MEDDs, PentaSap, PFS, FIS, Manufacturing Portal, and MCE Global Portal