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# Dispensing Technical Lead

- **Company:** Stellantis
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Intrusion Detection Systems, Software Troubleshooting
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.stellantis.com/job/23768221/dispensing-technical-lead-auburn-hills-mi/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree
 * Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)
 * Knowledge of Nordson, Atlas Copco, IDS and additional dispensing equipment suppliers
 * Strong understanding of dispensing parameter development, equipment troubleshooting and operation requirements
 * Excellent organizational and communication skills
 * Travel domestic and international required
 * Self-motivated champion of change
 * Ability to work overtime and travel as required, * Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience related to joining technologies (primarily dispensing equipment)

## Description

The Vehicle Process Engineering - Dispensing Technical Lead is responsible for ensuring the successful integration and launch of joining equipment, within the Body Shop, while supporting non-new model activities. Additional responsibilities will include:

 * Ensuring dispensing equipment suppliers and integrators deliver equipment in conformance with North America Body in White dispensing specifications
 * Participate in throughout analysis reviews and present countermeasures for improvement
 * Work directly with Product Engineering, Material Suppliers, Equipment Suppliers and integrators for successful joining launch certification
 * Ensure joining Early Equipment Management (EEM) deliverables are reviewed, and approved, within Body in White joining specifications
 * Maintain and ensure joining dispensing certification is maintained throughout the launch process
 * Provide constant feedback to VPE Body in White management personnel pertaining to equipment operation, productivity and cost / quality improvements
 * Work directly with Engineers, Skilled Trades and cross-functional Managers to accomplish project improvement, cost reduction and timing estimates
 * Support plant program launches throughout Body in White joining operations
 * Conduct dispensing equipment buy-offs
 * Maintain and update certification documentation and specifications
 * Provide technical direction to suppliers and internal plant team members
 * Implement cost reduction projects and determine asset reusability
 * Support non-new model Body in White dispensing operations by ensuring throughput optimization, equipment supplier support and troubleshooting techniques
 * Support the Stellantis Production Way (SPW) Innovation and Early Equipment Management (EEM) pillars
 * Lead bi-weekly Dispensing CoC call-ins and ensure KPIs are recorded and maintained
 * Maintain and update dispensing equipment and certification specifications
 * Develop and maintain the Joining Tech V workbook and buy-off documentation
 * Implement and ensure read-across ideas and equipment improvements are communicated throughout North America Body in White dispensing operations


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