NA Project Quality Leader

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k

Company vehicle lease

Family building benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn, AL is seeking a Project Quality Leader to own the Milestone Assessment Convergence across SWE and EHE domains, coordinating with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering to surface roadblocks early and keep programs on track for a robust, on-time launch.

You will run milestone readiness reviews, own Quality KPIs and forecasting, and develop recovery plans with domain teams to protect milestones from Pre-Contract to SOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in Product Engineering, coordinating SW/HW milestones.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Solid grasp of PDP and SWE/EHE milestone deliverables.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project maturity against milestone requirements and KPIs at PDP gates.
• Drive milestone readiness reviews across SWE/EHE.
• Coordinate milestone prep with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering stakeholders.
• Ensure coverage of all milestones from Pre-Contract to SOP.
• Support teams in resolving roadblocks and feed the Milestone Assessment.

Skills

Milestone readiness

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel/Project tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

AI-assisted engineering tools

Job description

Do you want to own quality convergence at every vehicle program milestone? We're looking for a self-starter who can drive Software (SWE) and Hardware (EHE) teams to be milestone-ready, not scrambling at the gate.

The Project Quality Leader owns the Milestone Assessment Convergence Process: the demonstrated evidence-based adherence to project requirements at each Product Development Process (PDP) gate, from Pre-Contract through Start of Production (SOP). Working across SWE and EHE domains and coordinating with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering, this role builds the milestone-readiness process that surfaces roadblocks early, drives their resolution and feeds the official Quality Milestone Assessment.

You'll run structured milestone readiness reviews, own Quality KPIs and forecasting across SWE/EHE and build recovery plans that keep programs on track for a robust, on-time launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project maturity against milestone requirements, deliverables and KPIs at each PDP gate


• Drive milestone readiness reviews, challenging design, validation and manufacturing gaps across SWE/EHE


• Coordinate milestone preparation with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering stakeholders and Domain technical teams


• Ensure coverage of every official milestone, from Pre-Contract through SOP


• Support project teams in resolving roadblocks ahead of each gate and contribute to the official Quality Milestone Assessment


• Own Quality KPIs and milestone performance forecasting across SWE and EHE domains


• Capture and deploy Lessons Learned across programs to strengthen milestone convergence


• Issue Management: prioritize and escape critical roadblocks through Project reviews and cross-functional channels


• Risk Management: assess severity, occurrence and detection (SOD) to support go/no-go recommendations at each gate


• Recovery Planning: build recovery plans with SWE/EHE Domain teams to protect milestone and SOP delivery


• Align SWE, EHE, Powertrain, Vehicle Engineering and program stakeholders on deliverables and quality metrics


• Convert recurring roadblocks and milestone deviations into preventive actions and stronger process maturity

Critical Responsibilities:

This role consolidates milestone-readiness data across SWE and EHE Domain teams to identify and prioritize the most significant risks to project convergence, coordinating internally and with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering ahead of each official Quality Milestone Assessment. It is the central point of milestone convergence across the program, from Pre-Contract through SOP, keeping focus on the highest-risk roadblocks to protect a robust, on-time launch.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


• A minimum of 8 years in Product Engineering, including coordinating SW/HW development milestones


• Team leadership or supervisory experience


• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to challenge senior stakeholders


• Solid grasp of the PDP and SWE/EHE milestone deliverables


• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and AI-assisted engineering tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical expertise across ADAS, Infotainment & Connectivity, Vehicle Access & Start, Security Gateway Module and Body Control Module systems


• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


• Experience coordinating with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering stakeholders across full vehicle programs


• Familiarity with Stellantis tools: Quantic, PLM/PLE, Lessons Learned, Bulletins


• Black Belt (Shainin Red X or Design for Six Sigma)


• Project Management experience

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.