Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise SBU, NBU, and external contract personnel supporting chassis and brake dynamometer testing operations
- Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders to meet vehicle program milestones and development schedules
- Manage timekeeping, attendance, and labor reporting in compliance with corporate policies and union labor agreements
- Support employee training, certification, performance management, and workforce development
- Serve as the primary interface with HR, Labor Relations, union, medical, and safety organizations
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance, facility improvements, and capital equipment planning
- Coordinate parts, material, vehicle logistics, and trip support for on- and off-site testing activities
- Establish and monitor KPIs, prepare management reports, and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Champion safety and quality culture through audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive testing, validation, manufacturing, or laboratory operations
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience managing union and salaried workforces
- Working knowledge of chassis systems, brake testing, and validation environments
- Experience managing facilities and equipment maintenance programs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing brake dynamometer operations
- Familiarity with Stellantis systems (Teamcenter, PSAP, internal reporting tools)
- Experience working within UAW/SBU labor agreements
- Capital planning and project management experience
- Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement certification
- Experience supporting EV platforms and advanced propulsion systems
Additional Information:
- May require extended hours, weekend support, and occasional travel
- Must be able to work in laboratory and shop environments
- Compliance with all Stellantis safety and conduct standards is required
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
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