Engineering Quality Leader

Stellanti; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours program

Comprehensive health & well-being

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Quality Function Manager for HW E/E to drive quality performance and ensure design integrity across electronic hardware. You will consolidate quality activities from concept to launch, review design alternatives, and translate technical risks into improved standards and prevention actions.

You will lead DFMEA, DVP&R, validation evidence, and risk assessments, ensuring quality gates and supplier deliverables are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Strong automotive E/E technical background with electronic modules, embedded hardware, vehicle networks, or energy-management systems.
• Solid understanding of electronic hardware development, module integration, supplier development, validation, diagnostics, EMC, thermal robustness, and manufacturing constraints.
• Good understanding of quality methods and deliverables, including DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, control plans, risk management, problem solving, and Lessons Learned deployment.
• Ability to assess design integrity by verifying standards compliance, process adherence, deliverable maturity, review evidence, field feedback integration, supplier execution, and cross-functional action closure.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, HW/SW teams, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Customer Care, Technical Centers, and suppliers in a complex automotive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with STLA tools such as PLM, Quantic, Lessons Learned, Bulletin, Teamcenter, and Enovia.
• Project management capability including prioritization, governance, escalation, action-plan tracking, and decision preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive analysis of customer claims, warranty data, plant defects, launch issues, supplier data, and connected-vehicle feedback to identify HW E/E risk patterns and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure design integrity for electronic hardware systems by verifying that hardware design standards, engineering rules, release processes, quality checkpoints, and expected deliverables are consistently applied and achieved.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to review design alternatives, challenge technical assumptions, compare options from a quality and customer-impact perspective, and support selection of the most robust solution.
• Verify the completion and robustness of DFMEA, design reviews, DVP&R, validation evidence, detection plans, risk assessments, Lessons Learned deployment, supplier deliverables, and quality-gate evidence.
• Release a structured quality report at each project milestone, summarizing deliverables, status, risk, gaps, and recovery plans when needed.
• Drive root-cause analysis across hardware design, software/hardware interaction, supplier manufacturing, vehicle integration, and service processes.
• Ensure robust quality execution for Body Control Module, RFHM, Secure Gateway, Zonal Control Unit, and 12V Battery Energy Management systems.
• Assess supplier design and process maturity, including component traceability, failure analysis capability, process capability, end-of-line testing, software flashing, calibration, and containment effectiveness.
• Manage technical risks, deviations, missed deliverables, and open quality points through clear recovery plans and governance.
• Capitalize Lessons Learned and Best Practices into design standards, process checklists, validation criteria, and quality gates.
• Support launch readiness by reviewing hardware maturity, supplier PPAP status, diagnostic readiness, plant implementation, service procedures, and field-monitoring strategy.
• Lead technical reviews with Engineering, HW/SW teams, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Technical Centers, Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, Customer Care, and Service Engineering.

Skills

Quality management

DFMEA

DVP&R

APQP

PPAP

Risk management

Lessons Learned deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

PLM

Quantic

Lessons Learned

Bulletin

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

The Quality Function Manager for HW Electric/Electronic Systems is responsible for driving E/E Quality performance and ensuring design integrity within the electronic hardware operational area by verifying that applicable design standards are followed, quality and engineering processes are applied consistently, and expected quality deliverables are achieved according to project milestones.

The role proactively consolidates quality activities from concept to launch and field monitoring, working closely with Engineering teams to review design alternatives, challenge assumptions, compare options from a quality and customer-impact perspective, and support the selection of the most robust technical solution.

The position ensures that Lessons Learned, customer claim analysis, plant feedback, field data, and technical risks are systematically translated into improved standards, process compliance, prevention actions, detection plans, and supplier-performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead proactive analysis of customer claims, warranty data, plant defects, launch issues, supplier data, and connected-vehicle feedback to identify HW E/E risk patterns and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure design integrity for electronic hardware systems by verifying that hardware design standards, engineering rules, release processes, quality checkpoints, and expected deliverables are consistently applied and achieved.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to review design alternatives, challenge technical assumptions, compare options from a quality, robustness, serviceability, and customer-impact perspective, and support the selection of the most appropriate technical solution.
• Verify the completion and robustness of DFMEA, design reviews, DVP&R, validation evidence, detection plans, risk assessments, Lessons Learned deployment, supplier deliverables, and quality-gate evidence.
• Release a structured quality report at each project milestone, summarizing expected deliverables, completion status, risk assessment, open gaps, and recovery plans when deliverables are not achieved.
• Drive root-cause analysis across hardware design, software/hardware interaction, supplier manufacturing, vehicle integration, and service processes.
• Ensure robust quality execution for Body Control Module, RFHM, Secure Gateway, Zonal Control Unit, and 12V Battery Energy Management systems.
• Assess supplier design and process maturity, including component traceability, failure analysis capability, process capability, end-of-line testing, software flashing, calibration, and containment effectiveness.
• Manage technical risks, deviations, missed deliverables, and open quality points through clear recovery plans, action ownership, escalation, governance, and timely closure.
• Capitalize Lessons Learned and Best Practices into design standards, process checklists, validation criteria, technical audit criteria, deliverable expectations, and quality gates.
• Support launch readiness by reviewing hardware maturity, supplier PPAP status, diagnostic readiness, plant implementation, service procedures, and field-monitoring strategy.
• Lead technical reviews with Engineering, HW/SW teams, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Technical Centers, Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, Customer Care, and Service Engineering.

Operational Area Focus:

• Body Control Module:body functions, lighting, access, comfort features, network communication, wake-up/sleep strategy, quality deliverables, and vehicle integration robustness.
• RFHM:radio-frequency performance, keyless entry/start functions, antenna integration, signal robustness, interference sensitivity, validation evidence, and diagnostic coverage.
• Secure Gateway:communication routing, cybersecurity constraints, software/hardware integration, authentication behavior, diagnostic access, release process, and quality-gate evidence.
• Zonal Control Unit:zonal architecture integration, power and signal distribution, load control, communication interfaces, thermal robustness, E/E scalability, and supplier deliverables.
• 12V Battery Energy Management:battery monitoring, state-of-charge/state-of-health estimation, charging strategy, quiescent current control, diagnostic strategy, service procedures, validation evidence, and prevention of unnecessary battery replacement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering
• Strong automotive E/E technical background, preferably with experience in electronic modules, embedded hardware, vehicle networks, or energy-management systems.
• Solid understanding of electronic hardware development, module integration, supplier development, validation, diagnostics, EMC, thermal robustness, and manufacturing constraints.
• Good understanding of quality methods and deliverables, including DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, control plans, risk management, problem solving, and Lessons Learned deployment.
• Ability to assess design integrity by verifying standards compliance, process adherence, deliverable maturity, review evidence, field feedback integration, supplier execution, and cross-functional action closure.
• Experience working with Engineering, HW/SW teams, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Customer Care, Technical Centers, and suppliers in a complex automotive environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to work with STLA tools such as PLM, Quantic, Lessons Learned, Bulletin, Teamcenter, and Enovia.
• Project management capability, including prioritization, governance, escalation, action-plan tracking, and decision preparation.

Expected Profile:

• Accountable, proactive, autonomous, structured, andtarget-oriented.
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to work closely with Engineering, verify design standards, challenge alternatives constructively, and support the selection of the best technical and quality solution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical issues for management decision-making.
• Fact-based problem-solving mindset with strong analytical capability and attention to operational execution.
• Ability to work across functions, regions, technical centers, plants, and suppliers while maintaining clear ownership and urgency.
• Interestin applying digital and AI-enabled methods to improve quality analysis, detection, reporting, and decision-making.

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.