Plant Quality Engineering Manager

Stellantis; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Plant Quality Engineering Manager at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to lead the Product Quality team and ensure conformity of output. You will drive problem solving, kaizen initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration with Assembly Plant and Corporate teams.

The role emphasizes applying RCA, mentoring staff, and delivering changes on time, with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization across plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus relevant experience.
• 8+ years of plant quality related experience and supervision.
• Experience leading engineering teams to deliver product changes on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead external quality KPI management and drive corrective actions.
• Resolve systemic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN).
• Develop Plant Vehicle Engineer core competencies and best practices.
• Manage product/process changes through risk assessment and change management.
• Ensure milestones are met during development phases and launches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

RCA experience

Team coaching

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Plant Quality Engineering Manager (PQEM) is responsible for all aspects of product conformity at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. The PQEM reports directly to the Quality Center Manager and manages the Product Quality team on all product quality related issues. With unquestioned integrity and strength of conviction, the PQM responds to manufacturing quality issues and manages product changes. The Product Quality Engineering Manager will build effective relationships with both salaried and hourly staff, Assembly Plant and Corporate, to lead projects, validate product changes, provide technical expertise, and improve outgoing quality that will exceed the customers' expectations. Through the usage of advanced problem solving and kaizen methodology, the PQEM leads and supports all continuous quality improvement initiatives by working collaboratively within cross‑functional manufacturing teams and facilitates consensus from the main stakeholders. The PQEM works to develop standards and best practices that can be read across to other assembly plants.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead external quality KPI management for achieving targets, driving improvement/corrective actions and escalation
• Resolution of systemic/chronic or major quality issues (Top Warranty, Recalls, RRT, CSN)
• Development process for Plant Vehicle Engineer (PVE) core competencies
• Implementation of best practice and standards (Read Across) through PVE Tech Clubs
• Manage the implementation of Product/Process Changes through Risk Assessment and station readiness process (PERs, IAAs, CNs and Station Change Management)
• Perform critical Yard Hold/PRI activities to ensure vehicle quality, mitigation of risks and prompt release of units
• Ensure compliance to standards for critical vehicle level functional objectives, performance standards and processes (HLA, Alignment, Water Test, Rolls, Evac/Fill, Electrical Tests)
• Support WCM Quality & Customer Safety Pillar by leading resolution of Quality issues
• Lead Q Teams and participate in up front development activities for risk/issue identification for launching products (WPI, PPIW, Digital Scroll, PFMEAs, ECRA, SRA, Functionality, Fit/Finish)
• Ensure all milestone targets are met during each Development Phase within Launch
• Production conformity through the Vehicle Center (CTVV) testing
• Represent "Voice of the Customer" within the Assembly Plant
• Deliver cars in conformity (CPA, TDF and VLO must be within assigned targets)
• Manages the Supplier Table Organization through his staff to ensure Material issues are addressed appropriately

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited university (or other Engineering degree, in combination with relevant experience)
• 8+ years of plant quality related experience
• Previous experience in Plant Resident Engineering, Plant Vehicle Engineering, or Vehicle Launch
• Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time
• Previous supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to coach and teach others
• Well‑versed in Google and/or Microsoft Programs
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal from High Level Meetings down to the Shop Floor
• Ability to work off shift hours as necessary
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Self‑motivated and directed
• Ability to thrive in a high intensity environment while working on multiple projects
• Experience in design, testing, or manufacturing of vehicles and its related components

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Reactive Black Belt
• World Class Manufacturing Experience, preferably in QCS, WO, EEM, EPM

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.