Electrical Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQD) to lead supplier programs from design release through post-launch. You will drive advanced quality planning, process development, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing to ensure high-quality components for vehicle programs.

The role requires strong problem-solving, travel up to 40% in the US/Canada/Mexico region, and a focus on continuous improvement across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier ops.
• Vehicle electronics hardware/software background in design release or resident engineering.
• Knowledgeable in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and structured problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Proven track record managing multiple supplier projects.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% within USA/Canada/Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage suppliers in advanced quality planning and process development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing.
• Review processes and develop quality systems to meet Stellantis requirements.
• Drive supplier problem solving and post-launch continuous improvement.
• Audit and visit supplier base to ensure quality and capability.
• Act as technical expert for electrical component technology in programs.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership meetings

Supplier project management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQD) within Stellantis, is accountable to lead and mange suppliers in advance quality planning and process development ensuring suppliers obtain high operational efficiency, are industrialized, and have capable processes which meet Stellantis quality and capacity requirements. SQDs are required work cross functionally with internal and external Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing partners to ensure proper designs, suppliers, and manufacturing processes are selected and refined up to product launch and beyond.

Additionally, they lead supplier problem solving activities and driving change, ensuring best practices & lessons learned are executed across all partners. This includes managing post launch supplier continuous improvement activities in all areas that may impact quality and warranty of our vehicle programs. In many cases the SQD looked at as the technical expert within respect to the manufacturing process of the specific component technology. Typical electrical components in scope are in the advance electronics classification within the following systems: Infotainment, Driver information, ADAS, Safety, Mechatronics, Power Distribution, Starting & Charging, Safety, Sensors & Switches, E-Shifter.

SQD Engineers at Stellantis partner with suppliers to review manufacturing processes, develop quality systems and ensure the highest quality components will be provided for our vehicles. This requires regular visits to, and audits of our supply base creating visibility and utilizing their engineering skills and knowledge to provide a significant impact on the success of our vehicle programs.

At Stellantis we deliver world class results by embracing our values of Belief, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Growth, and Energy as they are the framework for our culture. We believe in a life-work balance and provide team members opportunities for mentoring, learning & development, and exposure to senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical (Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Biomedical/Biomechanical/Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering may be considered)
• Minimum 5 years or more of work experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier operations
• Candidates must have some proven vehicle electronics hardware and or software background. Such as previous experience in automotive product design release, resident engineering, or component manufacturing processes
• Knowledgeable in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving techniques
• Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team, with experienced abilities in directing and leading meetings
• Proven ability to manage multiple supplier projects and tasks
• Creative problem-solving ability and a results orientation
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office / Google Suite on the stage of the program or state of the supplier relationship
• Ability to travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico regions 20-40% (Typically 25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 3 or more years of related engineering experience
• Knowledgeable in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt skills Quality certification
• Comfortable leading complex electrical component & systems problem root cause analysis
• Automotive product design release and or system integration experience
• Automotive electrical systems validation and or vehicle diagnostics experience
• Manufacturing plant exposure/experience