BIW Supplier Quality Lead – Launch & Process Excellence

Stellantis Financial Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Body in White Supplier Quality Manager to lead a team of SQEs across multiple supplier locations in North America, ensuring robust supplier processes and on-time launches for vehicle programs.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to select top quality suppliers and resolve complex component issues, with a focus on launch readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; other related fields may be considered.
• 10+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field plus minimum of 3 years Program Management or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate performance of Body in White component suppliers providing parts from the US and Canada to Stellantis locations worldwide.
• Coordinate the work of SQEs performing Advance Supplier Quality activities at all Body in White supplier locations.
• Serve as focal point for coordination between Purchasing, Engineering, and all assigned Body in White suppliers.
• Ensure only the highest quality suppliers are considered for future product sourcing.
• Work with supply base and Engineering to minimize Body in White component related warranty.
• Manage top problem supplier and new business hold process for assigned Body in White suppliers.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Program Management

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Stellantis is seeking a Body in White Supplier Quality Manager to lead a team of SQEs across multiple supplier locations in North America, ensuring robust supplier processes and on-time launches for vehicle programs.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to select top quality suppliers and resolve complex component issues, with a focus on launch readiness and continuous improvement.