VCP Technical Operations Manager

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• The Technical Manager serves as a key technical leader within the Value Creation Program (VCP) B1 Direct Material Cost Workstream, responsible for identifying, developing, and accelerating Technical cost reduction opportunities across current production vehicle programs.
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• This role leads the generation and execution of technical cost optimization initiatives by partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and suppliers. The position is responsible for building and maintaining a robust pipeline of technical ideas that improve cost competitiveness while preserving vehicle performance, quality, durability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
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• A critical component of the role is planning, facilitating, and leading structured idea generation workshops with engineering organizations and suppliers to uncover innovative cost reduction opportunities and accelerate implementation.
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• The ideal candidate combines strong automotive engineering expertise, technical cost management knowledge, workshop facilitation skills, and operational leadership to drive measurable value creation across the Stellantis product portfolio.
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Key Responsibilities

Technical Cost Reduction Leadership

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• Drive identification, development, and implementation of engineering-led direct material cost reduction initiatives
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• Lead technical assessments of components, systems, and vehicle architectures to identify value optimization opportunities
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Engineering Workshop Leadership

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• Plan, organize, and facilitate technical cost reduction workshops across all engineering functions.
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• Develop structured workshop agendas, methodologies, and deliverables focused on idea generation and rapid opportunity identification
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• Ensure workshops generate high-quality ideas with clear ownership and implementation plans.
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Supplier Innovation & Technical Collaboration

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• Lead supplier-focused technical ideation workshops to identify cost reduction opportunities through innovation and supplier expertise
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• Partner with suppliers to challenge current designs, manufacturing methods, and material selections.
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• Facilitate collaborative engineering reviews
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Technical Opportunity Development

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• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of technical cost reduction initiatives.
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• Work closely with engineering teams to mature ideas from concept through implementation.
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• Coordinate feasibility reviews, technical validation, testing requirements, and approval activities.
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• Support prioritization of opportunities based on financial impact, technical complexity, implementation timing, and business risk.
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Technical Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis

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• Support benchmark studies, teardowns, and competitive assessments
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• Identify best-in-class technical solutions and opportunities for implementation
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• Translate technical findings into actionable value creation opportunities
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Ideal candidate

A highly respected automotive engineering professional who understands vehicle design, manufacturing, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers - and who can bring engineers and suppliers together to generate breakthrough technical ideas that deliver measurable direct material cost reductions without compromising vehicle quality, performance, or customer satisfaction

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

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• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
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• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
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Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Student loan refinancing programs
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• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
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And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.