NA ADAS In-Field Quality

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The In-Field Life Quality Lead at Stellantis will enhance the quality of customer vehicles equipped with Autonomous Driving Systems. You will develop and implement strategies to meet quality objectives, balance Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance, and lead cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.

The role requires diagnosing vehicle issues, performing root cause analysis with Control Tower and Engineering, and coordinating improvements across suppliers and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field showing strong technical foundation.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in engineering, quality or manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team to deliver changes on time and drive RCA-based corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Build warranty improvement plan to meet ambitious quality objectives and protect customers.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and perform root cause analysis with Control Tower and Engineering.
• Lead recommendations for component/process modifications to ensure vehicle quality.
• Coordinate reviews with suppliers and internal teams on Design Quality issues.
• Support improvements to Change Management and serial life window processes.
• Utilize OTA data to support technical analysis and solutions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Quantic

QFS

JDP

GIMS

Palantir

Job description

The In-Field Life Quality Lead will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of customer vehicles on Autonomous Driving Systems and component features. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to meet ambitious quality objectives, ensuring that all aspects of Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance are considered. The ideal candidate will be highly responsive, capable of diagnosing vehicle issues, and adept at leading teams to implement effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build warranty improvement plan and contribute to improving the quality level of customer vehicles to meet ambitious quality objectives and ensure customer protection.
• Demonstrate great responsiveness to meet quality and production requirements.
• Conduct vehicle issue diagnosis and root cause analysis, working on Pre-analysis of issues/claims with Control Tower and Engineering.
• Lead recommendations for modifications to components or processes to ensure vehicle quality.
• Organize reviews with top problematic component suppliers and their associated Engineering and Quality teams to respond to Design Quality related GIMs.
• Support coordination of improvements to the Serial Life Window and Change Management processes.
• Lead the creation and implementation of best practices and standards using 3 Legged 5 Why analysis (Read Across).
• Issue field solutions on systemic, chronic, or major quality issues working with Aftersales (Top Warranty, Recalls, Rapid Service Updates, Customer Service Notifications).
• Lead internal and external survey analysis with corrective actions for both defect malfunction and dislikes.
• Build survey things gone wrong improvement plan.
• Support HUB activities to replicate and capture logs on difficult to solve problems.
• Utilize over the air vehicle data (Aptiv/ADA/Databricks) to support technical analysis and solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field that indicates a strong foundation in technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Previous experience working in Engineering, Quality, and/or Manufacturing
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team to deliver product changes on time
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal from Executive meetings to all levels
• Self-motivated and directed
• Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
• High proficiency in verbal and written English
• Ability to travel within the USA 10% of the time as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree
• Reactive Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PSO, PPAP processes
• In-depth understanding of electricity/electronics.
• Knowledge of Stellantis systems: Quantic, QFS, JDP, CNs, GIMS, Palantir, etc

The In-Field Life Quality Lead will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of customer vehicles on Autonomous Driving Systems and component features. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to meet ambitious quality objectives, ensuring that all aspects of Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance are considered. The ideal candidate will be highly responsive, capable of diagnosing vehicle issues, and adept at leading teams to implement effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build warranty improvement plan and contribute to improving the quality level of customer vehicles to meet ambitious quality objectives and ensure customer protection.
• Demonstrate great responsiveness to meet quality and production requirements.
• Conduct vehicle issue diagnosis and root cause analysis, working on Pre-analysis of issues/claims with Control Tower and Engineering.
• Lead recommendations for modifications to components or processes to ensure vehicle quality.
• Organize reviews with top problematic component suppliers and their associated Engineering and Quality teams to respond to Design Quality related GIMs.
• Support coordination of improvements to the Serial Life Window and Change Management processes.
• Lead the creation and implementation of best practices and standards using 3 Legged 5 Why analysis (Read Across).
• Issue field solutions on systemic, chronic, or major quality issues working with Aftersales (Top Warranty, Recalls, Rapid Service Updates, Customer Service Notifications).
• Lead internal and external survey analysis with corrective actions for both defect malfunction and dislikes.
• Build survey things gone wrong improvement plan.
• Support HUB activities to replicate and capture logs on difficult to solve problems.
• Utilize over the air vehicle data (Aptiv/ADA/Databricks) to support technical analysis and solutions.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.