The FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is not only the home to the design, research and development of award-winning cars, trucks and SUVs, it’s also home to an extensive landscape of wetlands and wildlife just outside the doors. When the Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) was built in 1991, the construction plan called for
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Engineering the Future: It Begins with Teamwork
The future of our industry is on display in downtown Detroit this weekend. For the third year, the Shell Eco-marathon is being held at Detroit’s Cobo Center and I’m personally proud that FCA US LLC is a partner in the event. One of the students competing this weekend could someday get my job as Director
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Off the Line: Myrlene Gelibert-Bush
As a winner of the 2016 Women of Color Technology All-Star Award, Myrlene Gelibert-Bush has proven she has what it takes to stand out in the world of manufacturing. Her superiors say, “as a natural coach and mentor, Myrlene is always willing to share her knowledge and experiences. If there isn’t a solution to
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World Class Manufacturing facility allows learning while playing
How would you like to play the game Operation at work? Or maybe a game of Jeopardy? What about challenging a colleague to a slot car race? It’s a daily occurrence at the newly opened WCM Academy in Tipton, Indiana, where these popular children’s games have been adapted to teach important skills, like problem solving
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Speed, passion, power = Mopar NHRA Top Fuel dragster Leah Pritchett
March is National Women’s History Month, 31 days set aside each year to call attention to the accomplishments of women, past and present, who chose to step outside what many consider ‘traditional’ gender zones to follow the road less travelled. Mopar Top Fuel racing driver Leah Pritchett has been fueling excitement among NHRA Racing fans
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Drive hard and eat dust: One woman’s recipe for adventure
March is National Women’s History Month, 31 days set aside each year to call attention to the accomplishments of women past and present who chose to step outside what many consider ‘traditional’ gender zones to follow the road less travelled. When the Ram Truck brand recently held off-road capability testing of the 2017 Ram Power
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Off the Line: Ruby Lewis
FCA US is made up of men and women from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to diversity helps breed innovation and accomplishment. Throughout 2017, we’ll continue to take a look at some of our most interesting and unique manufacturing employees, working in a wide range of positions, locations and fields.
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