Project Quality Manager - Chassis/Propulsion/Systems

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being Coverage

Paid Time Off

401k match

Company vehicle lease program

Family-building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Project Quality Manager to drive quality targets across the vehicle program from concept through Start of Production and lifecycle. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure process adherence and milestone achievement.

Requires 8+ years in automotive quality, strong leadership and communication, and proven ability to manage change and deliver results. Accountabilities include root cause analyses, APQP follow-up, and stakeholder partnerships to ensure a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 8+ years automotive experience, preferably in plant quality
• Broad quality knowledge
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and concepts successfully 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 team leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality objectives achievement for the vehicle(s) from concept until mass production
• Produces monthly synthesis of results and updated forecast on the quality KPI for the overall program and milestones
• Drive the engineer teams to treat design anomalies detected on vehicles in the field or at the plant
• Proposes and requests yard holds and campaigns, initialize the request for yard holds and retrofits as needed
• Ensure quality deliverables are met on modifications for vehicles in mass production
• Organizes and manages root cause analysis for anomalies detected during development and start of mass production
• Ensure quality advice regarding proposed technical modifications (PEPP)
• Manages follow-up of results (product/process including APQP) and sets up preventive and corrective actions
• Establishes partnerships internally and externally and represents the Voice of the Customer to platform teams
• Drives team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles; delivers results

Job description

The Cross Carline and Project Engineering Team is a critical part of the vehicle development with responsibly to ensure overall program level feasibility and target setting. The Project Quality Manager oversees quality objectives for the vehicle program, by carrying out the actions and activities necessary for their progress, consolidation, and management. This position will be responsible to assure quality targets are met, as well as ensure team execution of the quality processes from Pre-Contract Commitment through Start of Production and lifecycle.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures quality customer objectives achievement for the vehicle(s) from concept until mass production.
• Produces monthly the synthesis of results obtained as well as an updated forecast on the quality KPI for the overall program and milestones.
• Drive the engineer teams to treat the design anomalies detected on vehicles in the field or at the plant.
• Proposes and requests yard holds and campaigns, initialize the request for yard hold if necessary and fills in the corresponding items need to execute the retrofit/rework (i.e. spare parts)
• Ensure quality deliverables are met on modifications done for the vehicle(s) in mass production
• Organizes and manages root cause analysis for anomalies detected during development and start of mass production
• Ensure quality advice regarding proposed technical modifications (PEPP)
• Manages the follow-up of the results (product/process including APQP) and sets up the preventive and corrective actions necessary to the respect of quality deliverables
• Establish partnerships both internally and externally and to influence without direct authority Commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to the platform teams
• Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related degree field
• Minimum 8 years of automotive experience, preferably some in plant quality environment
• Broad quality knowledge
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas and concepts successfully 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 team leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Program lifecycle experience
• Experience in resident/quality engineering
• Experience in various BICEEP disciplines

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.