What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Battery Testing Lead position at FCA?
The Propulsion Systems Testing & Analysis Battery Testing Lead is a highly motivated technical manager, with a deep and broad background with automotive testing labs as the foundation of the role. The Global Testing Lead will ensure global alignment of test processes and equipment between the regional labs, ensuring Stellantis is uniform in the way batteries are testing globally. Other responsibilities include: Establish and maintain global workload studies that forecast each lab's workload - identifying gaps in testing or situations where equipment and resources may be over prescribed; Benchmark the outside testing supply base regionally, maintaining supplier capabilities, costs, and availability in the event testing needs to be offloaded; Keep current with industry trends relative to high voltage cell, module, and pack testing, serving as an organizational reference point for battery testing; Establish and develop battery testing metrics for report out to upper management monthly; and Develop a vision and strategy for CapEx investment over a 5-year period. The candidate will also help establish lab operating procedures and processes with the operational teams. This is a global position; thus, the selected candidate must be comfortable leading a global team of regional testing leads in both North America and Enlarged Europe. This position will require travel between the US and Canada, so the selected individual will be required to travel freely across the border, as well as between North America and Europe.
Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Provide consultation and troubleshooting support with issues that may arise within the Propulsion Systems Lab organization
Work with Operational leads and EH&S to establish safety standards for high voltage safety standards, processes, and best practices
Guide, direct and set standards with existing and new test stands/cells
Work across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines to develop test stand and equipment specifications for equipment that will be integrated into Stellantis facilities
Support the yearly CapEx process by assisting the various groups with both equipment specification and business case development.
Serve as the technical lead in various project meetings between Stellantis, test equipment suppliers, architectural/engineering partners, and general contractors
Provide support as needed during the commissioning phase of various projects throughout the Propulsion Systems Labs
Work with Facilities to ensure process systems meet current and future testing needs
Benchmark both suppliers and competitors for capabilities and best-in-class test systems
Attend industry conferences and trade shows related to high voltage testing
Share lessons learned between regional labs relative to battery testing
Coach and mentor regional battery testing leads
Perform yearly employee assessments, evaluations, and work with employees on development
Hire and train staff as needed
Ensure staff completes all mandatory corporate training as needed
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of industry trends, testing principles and techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of, or implementation of safety systems
Strong instrumentation & facility background related to propulsion system testing
Motivated self-starter, needing little to no guidance or direction
High propensity for dealing with ambiguity, and able to complete tasks with limited information
Knowledge with the DFSS methodology, or completed training towards certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
15 years of experience supporting test systems and testing facilities
Design and construction experience with test facilities and test stands
Experienced and knowledgeable of high voltage pack cycling and the associated test and measurement equipment
Green Belt in DFSS
DVP&R creation and development
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Provide consultation and troubleshooting support with issues that may arise within the Propulsion Systems Lab organization
Work with Operational leads and EH&S to establish safety standards for high voltage safety standards, processes, and best practices
Guide, direct and set standards with existing and new test stands/cells
Work across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines to develop test stand and equipment specifications for equipment that will be integrated into Stellantis facilities
Support the yearly CapEx process by assisting the various groups with both equipment specification and business case development.
Serve as the technical lead in various project meetings between Stellantis, test equipment suppliers, architectural/engineering partners, and general contractors
Provide support as needed during the commissioning phase of various projects throughout the Propulsion Systems Labs
Work with Facilities to ensure process systems meet current and future testing needs
Benchmark both suppliers and competitors for capabilities and best-in-class test systems
Attend industry conferences and trade shows related to high voltage testing
Share lessons learned between regional labs relative to battery testing
Coach and mentor regional battery testing leads
Perform yearly employee assessments, evaluations, and work with employees on development
Hire and train staff as needed
Ensure staff completes all mandatory corporate training as needed
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of industry trends, testing principles and techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of, or implementation of safety systems
Strong instrumentation & facility background related to propulsion system testing
Motivated self-starter, needing little to no guidance or direction
High propensity for dealing with ambiguity, and able to complete tasks with limited information
Knowledge with the DFSS methodology, or completed training towards certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
15 years of experience supporting test systems and testing facilities
Design and construction experience with test facilities and test stands
Experienced and knowledgeable of high voltage pack cycling and the associated test and measurement equipment
Green Belt in DFSS
DVP&R creation and development
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
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