Function Quality Manager - Wiring

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a candidate in Auburn Hills, Michigan to lead EE Quality activities, focusing on preventing issues and ensuring successful vehicle launches. The role involves conducting customer claims analysis, driving efficient technical solutions, and improving quality processes such as DFMEA and APQP.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience in the automotive field, and strong wire harness knowledge. Valued skills include problem-solving and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Electrical automotive background with strong knowledge of wire harness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive analysis of customer claims.
• Perform in-depth technical investigations based on facts and data.
• Drive the implementation of effective technical solutions.
• Ensure robustness and timely execution of action plans.
• Capitalize on Lessons Learned and Best Practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Issue management

Electrical automotive background

Good communication / presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAIN MISSION:

• Proactively drive and consolidate EE Quality activities, contributing significantly to issue prevention and resolution while ensuring robust and successful vehicle launches.
• Continuously improve Quality Standards and Design Quality processes, ensuring effective implementation and adherence across projects
• Continuously enhance Detection Plans and challenge validation strategies and test methodologies, ensuring early defect detection and robust risk mitigation across projects.

MAIN ACTIVITIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct proactive analysis of customer claims to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
• Perform in-depth technical investigations based on facts and data, fostering a rigorous problem-solving approach.
• Drive the implementation of the most effective and efficient technical solutions while optimizing repair costs and cycle time.
• Ensure the robustness and timely execution of action plans, preventing deviations.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and manage deviations through appropriate mitigation actions.
• Capitalize on Lessons Learned and Best Practices by defining, improving, and deploying them across projects.
• Establish and maintain robust validation standards and methodologies.
• Assess and continuously improve Quality processes, including DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Risk Management.
• Lead technical reviews and govern the execution results delivered by Technical Centers. Conduct plant audits and Gemba walks across manufacturing plants and drive continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Electrical automotive background with strong knowledge of wire harness (design, industrialization, manufacturing)
• Problem solving and issue management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with a wiring harness supplier is a plus: SEWS, APTIV, YAZAKI, LEONI
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Project management skills
• Good communication / presentation
• AI skills