e & ICE Powertrain Supplier Quality Program Manager

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an e & ICE Powertrain Program Manager to lead supplier quality activities across e and ICE powertrain programs. You will drive milestones, analyze KPIs, and coordinate with SQE for launch readiness.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Purchasing, and presenting program status to senior leadership. Travel 30-50% across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• 8+ years in quality, engineering, production, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong presentation, communication, analytical and negotiating skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Travel up to 50% in North America; 3+ years PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Track and provide status updates on supplier quality activities for programs.
• Analyze KAIs, KPIs, PSKs and related metrics; elevated issues as needed.
• Facilitate SQE follow-up and closure during launch at Powertrain facility.
• Manage program reporting for reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Purchasing early concept phase.
• Provide recommendations on supplier pre-selection and sourcing decisions.
• Facilitate safe launch strategies and problem resolution reviews.
• Support achievement of development and execution phase deliverables.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Program management

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The e & ICE Powertrain Program Manager (PM) is responsible for future and carryover e & ICE Powertrain related programs from a Supplier Quality (SQ) perspective. They will focus on e & ICE Powertrain programs.

The e & ICE Powertrain PM is responsible for ensuring key quality milestones/goals are met for all supplier components involved in the assigned programs. This individual will also work cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Plant SQ, through the full life cycle of components from early development, sourcing, launch phase and into production.

A Program Manager needs to be able to develop, present, and explain program status updates to senior leadership.

The following responsibilities apply to a Program Manager:

• Track and provide status updates on Supplier Quality activities for designated programs
• Analyze and track Key Activity Indicators (KAIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Propulsion System KPIs (PSKs), and other related key supplier operational metrics for Stellantis and make recommendations and/or elevate issues as appropriate.
• The Program Managers will facilitate Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) follow-up and closure of issues identified at a Powertrain facility during the launch phase.
• Manage program reporting requirements for program reviews
• Work with internal stakeholders in the early stages of the concept phase to gain understanding of supplier risk issues on future program development with a concept phase proactive focus
• Provide objective recommendations to the supplier pre-selection and sourcing decisions.
• Facilitate safe launch strategies and problem resolution reviews
• Support the achievement of development and execution phase deliverables to assure flawless launch results and supplier readiness.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years' work experience in quality, engineering, production, manufacturing, or related field
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-motivated / organized / accountable and with a strong sense of urgency / able to prioritize with minimal supervision
• Experience in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiating skills at all levels of management
• Team building, coaching and program management skills
• Ability to travel within the North America region 30-50%
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
• 3 years Program Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Engineering Master's degree
• 3 years SQE experience
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Experience within powertrain areas, plastics, casting, forging, machining and assembly