Project Quality Manager - Propulsion Systems

Stellanti; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

401k match

Company vehicle lease program

Family building benefit

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Project Quality Manager for Propulsion Systems to lead the quality strategy across the propulsion program lifecycle. The role sits at the intersection of program management and quality, driving governance, risk management, and data-driven quality insights for successful launches.

You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust APQP/PPAP deliverables and customer satisfaction through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ years of PM experience in automotive quality roles.
• Strong knowledge of program management disciplines (timing, risk, milestones).

Responsibilities

• Act as the Quality lead within the Program Management structure, ensuring alignment of quality deliverables with program timing, cost, and scope objectives.
• Drive program governance for quality, including milestone readiness, risk reviews, and escalation management.
• Lead cross-functional program reviews, ensuring quality risks, issues, and actions are clearly defined, tracked, and resolved.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Quality tools

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree

Job description

Project Quality Manager - Propulsion Systems

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Job Description

The Project Quality Manager – PRS System (PQM) is a program-oriented leadership role responsible for defining, integrating, and executing the quality strategy across the partial to full propulsion system program lifecycle. This position operates at the intersection of Program Management and Quality, ensuring alignment between quality deliverables, program timing, cost, and risk objectives.

The PQM drives cross-functional convergence, ensures disciplined execution of program milestones, and proactively manages risks and dependencies to ensure successful program launches and sustained customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Governance (Enhanced Focus)

• Act as the Quality lead within the Program Management structure, ensuring alignment of quality deliverables with overall program timing, cost, and scope objectives
• Drive program governance for quality, including milestone readiness, risk reviews, and escalation management
• Lead cross-functional program reviews, ensuring quality risks, issues, and actions are clearly defined, tracked, and resolved
• Develop and maintain integrated program quality plans aligned with master schedules and key deliverables
• Ensure structured risk identification, mitigation planning, and execution tracking throughout the lifecycle
• Support decision-making by providing data-driven quality insights and trade-off analysis to program leadership

Quality Planning & Execution

• Define and implement the quality plan, ensuring rigorous execution across the full program lifecycle
• Lead quality convergence from early concept through six months post-SOP
• Oversee development and management of quality targets, forecasts, risks, and customer satisfaction metrics
• Ensure effective integration of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) deliverables atthe sub-system to system level

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a key interface between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers , and program teams, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Drive collaboration across stakeholders including vehicle programs, and industrial teams
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts and ensure closure through standardized methodologies

Risk, Issue, and Change Management

• Proactively manage program risks and quality issues, including escalation, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and systematically applied to current and future programs
• Manage deviations and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements (IAA)
• Ensure readiness and completeness of program milestone deliverables and acceptance reviews
• Prepare and deliver program-level quality reporting, including KPIs, risk status, and action plans
• Document design assessments and evaluate customer impact of deviations

Launch & Post-Launch Support

• Ensure achievement of quality targets for launches and secondary programs
• Lead field early warning systems (FEW) and drive rapid response where required
• Support industrialization quality assessments in coordination with plant and industrial quality teams

Location(s)

1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills , Michigan 48326 , United States

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years of experience demonstrating Project and Program Management relative to Quality roles within the automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of program management disciplines (timing, risk management, milestone governance)
• Proficiency in quality tools, methodologies, and customer claim management

Program & Leadership Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs or major workstreams with accountability for delivery
• Strong experience in risk management, issue resolution, and escalation handling within complex programs
• Proven ability to operate within structured program governance frameworks
• Capable of balancing competing priorities across quality, cost, and timing constraints

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Ability to translate program objectives into actionable quality strategies and execution plans
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with a program-level perspective

Teamwork & Communication

• Excellent management and communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse teams

Employment Type

Full-time

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.

Additional Job Posting Information

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

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

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:

• 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.

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