HW E/E Quality Leader: Design Integrity & Risk Reduction

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Quality Function Manager for HW E/E to drive hardware electrical/electronic quality across the design and production lifecycle. The role focuses on ensuring design integrity, applying standards, and delivering quality milestones.

You will lead DFMEA, design reviews, release processes, risk assessments, and field readiness efforts, working closely with Engineering and suppliers to implement robust solutions and prevent quality issues before launch.

Qualifications

• Experience driving E/E quality across HW design and vehicle programs.
• Ability to lead DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation activities.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive analysis of customer claims, warranty data, plant defects, and field feedback to identify HW E/E risk patterns.
• Verify that hardware design standards, release processes, quality checkpoints, and deliverables are consistently applied.
• Work with Engineering to review design alternatives and support selection of robust solutions.
• Verify DFMEA, design reviews, DVP&R, validation evidence, and risk assessments.
• Release structured quality reports at project milestones with status, gaps, and recovery plans.
• Drive root-cause analysis across hardware, software interaction, supplier manufacturing, and vehicle integration.
• Ensure quality execution for Body Control Module, RFHM, Secure Gateway, Zonal Control Unit, and 12V Battery Energy Management systems.
• Assess supplier design maturity, traceability, and end-of-line testing.
• Manage risks, deviations, and open quality points with clear action ownership.
• Capitalize Lessons Learned into standards, checklists, and quality gates.
• Support launch readiness by reviewing PPAP status and field-monitoring strategy.
• Lead technical reviews with Engineering, HW/SW, Manufacturing, and Support teams.

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Quality Function Manager for HW E/E to drive hardware electrical/electronic quality across the design and production lifecycle. The role focuses on ensuring design integrity, applying standards, and delivering quality milestones.

You will lead DFMEA, design reviews, release processes, risk assessments, and field readiness efforts, working closely with Engineering and suppliers to implement robust solutions and prevent quality issues before launch.