Stellantis

Core Technical Engineer - Craftsmanship & AAR Specialist

Stellantis • $95K — $115K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of automotive experience
  • Must pass Color Blindness & Color Vision Skill Test (HVC Color Test)
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in teams with shared responsibilities
  • Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving, and planning skills
  • Capable of independent work with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to summarize and present findings to cross-functional teams and senior management

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the AAR appearance part process from tooling to installation
  • Lead supplier execution and PPAP approval for interior components
  • Ensure consistency in interior quality and color across programs
  • Provide expert guidance on MIC tooling, draft analysis, and color implementation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with PDO, ACM, DREs, and Supplier Operations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Engage with innovative materials and automotive design
  • Chance to influence product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for diverse exposure
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Interior Craftsmanship Specialist responsible for scheduling, reviewing, and monitoring suppliers for appearance PPAP approval of their production parts while ensuring overall interior harmony/quality. Working directly with vendors and suppliers' interior parts of various materials, including painted trim, soft trim (fabrics, vinyl, leather), hard trim (plastics), carpeting, and seating. Also includes limited exterior component assessments. Tasks include the following:
  • Overseeing the entire AAR appearance part process, from tooling to OEM installation
  • Leading supplier execution and PPAP approval for interior appearance components
  • Ensuring consistency in interior harmony, quality, and color precision across various programs
  • Provide expert guidance on MIC tooling, draft analysis, as well as color and finish implementation
  • Collaboration cross-functionally with PDO, ACM, DREs, and Supplier Operations to uphold Design Execution standards


Basic Qualifications:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum 8 years of automotive experience.
  • Must meet the requirements for Color Blindness & Color Vision Skill Test (HVC Color Test)
  • Must excel in a team environment, including shared team responsibilities.
  • Must exhibit strong oral and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and strong planning skills.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal (soft people) skills.
  • Ability to summarize and present work to cross functional teams as well as senior management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Basic to intermediate level of tooling/mold design and common processes
  • Knowledge of part mark ups for surface approval and texture orientation/mapping, experience a plus.
  • Some experience/hands-on with interior color and quality reviews for variety of interior components including plastic, paint, fabric, vinyl, leather, etc. Also, Exterior plastic mold-in-color.
  • Possess ability and confidence to perform and review, approve, or reject part submission and give feedback with direction.
  • Working knowledge of automotive component suppliers, Appearance Technical Approval Report (ATAR) process, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
  • Familiarity with current automotive acronyms, language, and technical jargon

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
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