Reactive / Crisis Management Supplier Quality Development Engineer-Propulsion Systems

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, AL seeks a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQD) for Propulsion Systems to lead supplier recovery of quality and supply issues and to drive robust manufacturing processes that meet quality and capacity requirements.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing to select, validate and implement containment and mitigations, perform root-cause analysis, and deploy best practices across programs to improve supplier performance and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing setting with 5+ years total experience.
• Reactive Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, and with a strong sense of urgency; able to prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills at all management levels.
• Team building, coaching and program management skills.
• Ability to travel within the North America Region.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Drive resolution of supplier-related quality and supply issues.
• Support crisis management with local onsite support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supplier, purchasing, supply chain, engineering and quality to resolve issues.
• Quickly identify equipment-related issues, frame problems, and implement effective resolutions.
• Apply advanced maintenance and problem-solving tools to reduce downtime.
• Lead development and execution of preventive maintenance strategies.
• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems to improve workplace efficiency and safety.
• Plan and manage multiple autonomous and preventive maintenance projects across locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate maintenance strategies into broader quality and reliability goals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Team building

Program management

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQD) for Propulsion Systems at Stellantis is accountable for leading and managing suppliers through critical issue recovery such as quality spills, supply constraints and throughput OEE constraints to ensure high operational efficiency, robust industrialization, and capable manufacturing processes that meet Stellantis quality and capacity requirements.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to ensure appropriate containment and mitigation plans are selected, validated, and implemented to recover normal production quality and supply.

As a key driver of supplier performance, the Propulsion SQD leads root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts, drives process improvements, and ensures deployment of best practices and lessons learned across programs. The SQD serves as the technical expert for the manufacturing processes and technologies associated with propulsion system components.

Typical propulsion components in scope include:

• Electric Drive Modules (EDM)


• Driveline Components


• Battery Packs and Modules


• Power Electronics (Inverters, Converters, On-Board Chargers)


• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components (when applicable)


• Transmissions and eAxles


• Thermal management systems related to propulsion


• Purchased Engines


• Castings

The SQD partners with suppliers to evaluate and improve their manufacturing processes, establish robust quality systems, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality components to Stellantis assembly plants. This includes frequent onsite supplier visits, providing technical feedback to ensure corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive resolution of supplier-\u2011related quality and supply issues


• Support responsible SQEs in crisis management with local onsite support


• Collaborate cross-\u2011functionally with supplier, purchasing, supply chain, engineering, quality to resolve issues


• Quickly and accurately identify equipment-\u2011related issues, frame problems, and implement effective resolutions


• Apply advanced maintenance and problem-\u2011solving tools to eliminate chronic equipment failures and reduce downtime


• Lead the development and execution of preventive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned downtime


• Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems to improve workplace efficiency and safety


• Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple autonomous and preventive maintenance projects across supplier and plant locations


• Collaborate with cross-\u2011functional teams to integrate autonomous maintenance, preventive maintenance, and workplace organization into broader quality and reliability strategies

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited university


• Minimum 2 years' work experience manufacturing setting with 5 years overall experience


• Reactive Green Belt Certification


• Self-\u2011motivated/ organized/ accountable and with a strong sense of urgency / able to prioritize with minimal supervision


• Strong Communication, analytical and negotiation skills at all levels of management


• Team building, coaching and program management skills


• Ability to travel within the North America Region


• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Problem-\u2011Solving Skills


• Strong Process Analysis Skills


• Strong conflict resolution skills


• Reactive Black Belt Certification


• Experience in Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Manufacturing


• MBA or Engineering Master's Degree