Material Utilization Engineer

Stellantis • $80K — $95K *

Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

Less than 5 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education preferred.
Experience in automotive stamping or die process engineering is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is necessary.
Familiarity with CAD systems like CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage material utilization databases and reporting tools.
Collect and analyze material and blank layout data from die engineering.
Prepare specifications and nest blanks as needed.
Release material specifications to downstream users according to MRD requirements.
Lead analysis for material utilization of stamped components.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through optimization and process improvements.
Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and lead Material Expert Review meetings.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Involvement in new vehicle launches and production support.
Engagement in kaizen activities to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Development of corporate standards and best practices.

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Full Job Description

The Material Utilization Engineer is responsible for collecting, managing and maximizing material across all make stamped components by developing, analyzing, and implementing strategies that improve coil utilization, reduce scrap, optimize blank development, and lower overall manufacturing costs. This position works closely with Die Design/Process/Feasibility, Raw Material Purchasing, and the stamping plants to ensure competitive material utilization performance throughout vehicle program development and production.

The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for material utilization and blank optimization, supporting both new vehicle launches and current production programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives across stamping operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain material utilization databases and reporting tools for Pre-Production and Production
Collect material, blank and strip layout information from die engineering
Compile data and prepare specifications - nesting blanks when needed
Release all material specifications to downstream users per required MRD
Lead material utilization analysis for all stamped components.
Identify opportunities for material cost reduction through blank optimization, material selection, and process improvements.
Support annual cost reduction initiatives through material savings projects.

Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews during vehicle and component development.
Lead Material Expert Review meetings per required MRD

Collaborate with die engineering to achieve optimum material utilization while maintaining process robustness.
Support launch activities and troubleshooting efforts related to blank development

Lead kaizen activities and problem-solving efforts to improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
Develop corporate standards and best practices for blank optimization and material utilization.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Work within the team environment to identify potential issues.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any experience in automotive stamping, die process engineering, die design, manufacturing engineering, or material utilization.
Experience with blank development, strip layout design, or nesting optimization.
Strong understanding of sheet metal forming processes and stamping operations.
Experience supporting vehicle launch programs.
Knowledge of transfer, tandem, and progressive die processes.
Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
Familiarity with processing coils into blanks
Sheet Metal Stamping Processes
Blank Development & Optimization
Material Utilization Analysis
Die Design
CAD and Manufacturing Software

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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.

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Size

400,000 employees

Market Cap

$44.9 billion

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

* Ladders Estimates

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