Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Core Quality Manager for Transmission and Driveline to drive quality policies across development and mass production. You will lead global teams, define processes, and ensure KPI tracking for propulsion systems.

This role requires strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer expectations. Responsibilities include deep-dive analyses, risk management, and coordinating with warranty and quality teams, with travel as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, control systems, or related field.
• 8+ years automotive experience with propulsion systems in development, manufacturing, or quality.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead global teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design-related quality for development and production of propulsion systems from approval to mass production.
• Lead global efforts to improve propulsion processes.
• Track KPIs during development and report at reviews.
• Capture lessons learned for reuse across programs and regions.
• Drive deep-dive engineering analysis to address field issues.
• Manage risks and issues to closure; interface with quality and warranty teams.
• Organize and lead internal and external project team meetings; report to propulsion and quality management.

Skills

Shainin Red X

Lean

DFSS

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in quality management or engineering

Tools

Quality tools

Statistical methods

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, control systems engineering, or a related technical degree
• 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's 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

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.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.