Platform Quality Leader — Vehicle Programs & Launch

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Disability & life insurance

Company vehicle lease program

Fertility & adoption support

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality objectives for LP1 programs from concept to mass production. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure KPI delivery, and drive issue resolution to deliver a premier product to customers.

The role requires deep automotive quality experience, strong program management, and the ability to interact with all management levels. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 10+ years of automotive experience, preferably in a plant quality environment.
• Broad quality knowledge including KPI scorecards and issue tracking/closure process.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and concepts to all levels of management.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to productively manage change.
• Strong program management and cross-functional team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer quality objectives are achieved for assigned vehicle programs from concept through mass production.
• Consolidate and present quality performance summaries and KPI forecasts across program milestones.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to identify, analyze, and resolve design and manufacturing issues identified in the field or plant.
• Drive successful execution of APQP and TKO readiness activities across extended functional teams.
• Initiate and manage yard holds, campaigns, and retrofit/rework activities, including spare parts coordination.
• Ensure quality deliverables are met on modifications done for the vehicle(s) in mass production.
• Ensure quality advice regarding proposed technical modifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation during development and launch.
• Manage the follow-up of the results (product/process including APQP) and set up the preventive and corrective actions necessary to respect quality deliverables.
• Establish strong partnerships to align teams, drive commitment, and deliver a premier product to the consumer.
• Represent the 'Voice of the Customer' to the platform teams.
• Drive team success and execution excellence by clarifying expectations, removing barriers, and minimizing cross-functional friction.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering a high quality customer product.

Skills

Engineering degree

Automotive experience

Quality management

KPI & metrics

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

DFSS

APQP

TKO readiness

Quality scorecards

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality objectives for LP1 programs from concept to mass production. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure KPI delivery, and drive issue resolution to deliver a premier product to customers.

The role requires deep automotive quality experience, strong program management, and the ability to interact with all management levels. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.