Resident Engineer

Candidate will provide strong technical support onsite at Vehicle Assembly plant for pre-production builds and launch for HVAC and Engine Systems commodities, mostly focused on HVAC and Cooling Systems (future builds could include support for exhaust, air intake and fuel systems)

· Represent HVAC and Engine Systems Product Development engineering onsite at Vehicle Assembly Plant for builds

· Root cause issues at assembly or EOL (end of line)

· Communicate issues to responsible Model Project Chief and Design Release Engineer to develop solutions on assembly issues.

· Coordinate PERs (Production Evaluation Runs) with plant team on changes

· Review detailed assembly process and identify/resolve issues with support of technical engineering lead teams.

· Work closely with Program HVAC & Eng Systems SSTM (Subsystem Technical Manager) to support onsite technical needs

· Support part reviews and sign off at each build phase

· Technical support Yard Holds / Product Related Issues (PRI’s)

· 100% on-site position at Toluca Plant (no remote or hybrid activities).

Basic qualifications: 

● Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program

● Minimum of 5 years of automotive/powertrain engineering experience at either an OEM or supplier (Will consider an internship/co-op in these areas as time)

● Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English from High Level Meetings down to the Shop Floor

● Self-starter with strong leadership, communication & organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.

● High level of experience with MS Office tools (Excel, PPT)

● Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions

● Ability to work off shift hours as necessary

Preferred Qualifications: 

● Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program

● Design/Development Engineering experience in one or more of the following commodities: HVAC and Cooling (Automotive)

● Understanding of electric/powertrain vehicle thermal systems and common vehicle system interactions.

● Solid understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer from a practical standpoint

● Understanding of electrical circuits, components and their operating principles

● Knowledge of automotive packaging and general automotive assembly practices

● Familiarity with powertrain software and controls

● Experience in reactive quality tools for structured problem solving, Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified is a plus

● Working knowledge of Teamcenter

● Knowledge of Stellantis systems and/or products a plus

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.