Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Core Quality Manager for Transmission, Driveline and Electric Drive Systems. You will ensure quality policy deployment and meet product quality targets for development and mass production, coordinating with global teams and senior stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional improvements across propulsions, drive deep-dive analyses, and manage risks, deliveries, and warranty responses while reporting progress to global executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years automotive experience with propulsion systems knowledge.
• Proven use of quality tools and methods to drive improvements in automotive development/production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Shainin Red X, Lean, DFSS).
• Excellent communication and ability to lead global teams.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee deployment of Quality policies and achieve product quality targets for Transmission, Driveline and Electric Drive Systems.
• Lead global efforts to define and improve propulsion system processes.
• Manage a systemic approach for quality improvements addressing propulsion system interactions.
• Drive deep-dive engineering analyses to address field concerns.
• Interface with Quality, support warranty items and emerging issues.
• Organize and lead internal and external project team meetings.
• Provide regular reporting to propulsion systems and quality management.

Skills

Quality tools

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in control systems engineering

Master degree in quality management or engineering

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Shainin Red X Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline

Your purpose is to guarantee the deployment of Quality policies and the achievement of product quality targets (product under development or in mass production) on the Transmission, Driveline and Electric Drive Systems perimeter to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Your job responsibilities may include:

• Responsible for design related quality for development and production of Transmissions, Driveline and Electric Drive Systems from program approval to end of production
• Lead global efforts for defining and improving propulsion systems processes related to your perimeter.
• Possible perimeter includes Transmissions/Gearboxes, Transfer Cases, Driveshafts, Halfshafts, Axle and Wheel disconnects, Electric Motors, Electric Drive Modules, Power Inverters, DC/DC Converters, Charging Systems, supplier provided software and coordination with Stellantis developed SW, Controls and Calibration.
• Track KPI s during development and report on them during project reviews.
• Ensure the capture of Lesson Learned so that they can be read across new programs and regions.
• Manage a systemic approach for quality improvements analyzing propulsion system interactions.
• Drive deep dive engineering analysis to address field concerns.
• Manage Risks and Issues and direct them to closure
• Interface with Quality, supporting warranty items and emerging issues
• Organize and lead internal and external project team meetings.
• Regular reporting to propulsion systems and quality management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or control systems engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of automotive experience with knowledge of propulsion systems in product development or manufacturing or quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality tools, methods, processes to drive continuous product improvements in the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills (e.g. Shainin Red X, Lean, DFSS)
• Ability to work under pressure, stay organized and continuously meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with professional and positive attitude, ability to lead and work with a global development team. Ability to present to global executive team.
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft office applications.
• Domestic and international travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master degree or higher in quality management or engineering.
• Demonstrated six sigma green and/or black belt certification
• Demonstrated Shainin Red X Certification
• 5+ years automotive experience in Propulsion System.
• 5+ years of quality management
• Fluent in English. Basic understanding of French/Italian/German is an added advantage