Project Quality Leader

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Project Quality Leader to own the Milestone Assessment Convergence Process across SWE and EHE domains, coordinating with Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering to surface roadblocks early and drive their resolution.

The role runs structured milestone readiness reviews, owns Quality KPIs and forecasting, and builds recovery plans to keep programs on track for on-time launches.

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

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
• Risk Management: assess severity, occurrence and detection 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

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Written/verbal communication

PDP knowledge

MS Excel

MS Project

AI-assisted engineering tools

SW/HW milestone coordination

Education

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

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

Tools

Quantic

PLM/PLE

Lessons Learned

Bulletins

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 elevate 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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

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 both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

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.

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. EOE / Disability / Veteran